xrpl.js up to 4.2.4 malicious code

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in xrpl.js 2.14.2/4.2.1/4.2.2/4.2.3/4.2.4. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in malicious code. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-32965. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in xrpl.js 2.14.2/4.2.1/4.2.2/4.2.3/4.2.4. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a malicious code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-506. The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-32965 since 04/14/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2.14.3 or 4.2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• JavaScript Library

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• xrpl.js

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• 2.14.2
• 4.2.1
• 4.2.2
• 4.2.3
• 4.2.4

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