Compromised xrpl.js versions 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, and 2.14.2

Description

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. If you are using one of these versions, stop immediately and rotate any private keys or secrets used with affected systems.

Version 2.14.

Recommendation

Update the xrpl package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

• Affected version(s): **= 2.14.2

  >= 4.2.1, < 4.2.5**

• Patched version(s): **2.14.3

  4.2.5**

References

• GHSA-33qr-m49q-rxfx
• www.aikido.dev
• xrpl.org
• CVE-2025-32965
• CWE-506
• CAPEC-310
• OWASP 2021-A6

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