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XRP Ledger fixes a disclosed bug that could have led to the creation of new tokens

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Briefings

A security vulnerability in the XRP Ledger was patched on November 5, 2026, after validator support reset the activation clock in October. The fix prevents the creation of new tokens, though XRP itself remains unaffected by the change.

Key points

• The XRP Ledger fix was deployed on November 5, 2026, following a validator support reset that occurred in October.
• The vulnerability could have enabled the creation of new tokens, but the specific mechanism for this is not detailed in the evidence.

Context

This update addresses a security flaw in the XRP Ledger's activation clock mechanism, which was reset by validator support in October 2026.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the technical details of the vulnerability or the exact consequences of the fix beyond preventing token creation.

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