Vulnerability · Published Apr 22, 2025 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2025-32965Compromised xrpl.js versions 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, and 2.14.2
Critical 9.3
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in xrpl.js from XRPLF. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 61% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
xrpl.js is a JavaScript/TypeScript API for interacting with the XRP Ledger in Node.js and the browser. Versions 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 4.2.4 of xrpl.js were compromised and contained malicious code designed to exfiltrate private keys. Version 2.14.2 is also malicious, though it is less likely to lead to exploitation as it is not compatible with other 2.x versions. Anyone who used one of these versions should stop immediately and rotate any private keys or secrets used with affected systems. Users of xrpl.js should pgrade to version 4.2.5 or 2.14.3 to receive a patch. To secure funds, think carefully about whether any keys may have been compromised by this supply chain attack, and mitigate by sending funds to secure wallets, and/or rotating keys. If any account's master key is potentially compromised, disable the key.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | xrpl | 4.2.5 | GHSA-33qr-m49q-rxfx |
| npm | xrpl | 2.14.3 | GHSA-33qr-m49q-rxfx |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-506 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
- https://github.com/XRPLF/xrpl.js/security/advisories/GHSA-33qr-m49q-rxfx x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.aikido.dev/blog/xrp-supplychain-attack-official-npm-package-infected-with-crypto-stealing-backdoor x_refsource_MISC
- https://xrpl.org/docs/tutorials/how-tos/manage-account-settings/assign-a-regular-key-pair x_refsource_MISC
- https://xrpl.org/docs/tutorials/how-tos/manage-account-settings/disable-master-key-pair x_refsource_MISC