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- Ripple releases XRPL patch fixing flaws that could trigger server crashes or restarts.
- XRPL Commons researchers reported vulnerabilities, leading to rapid RippleX fixes.
- The PermissionedDEX upgrade gains 82.35% validator support, boosting XRPL liquidity.
Ripple has released a critical software update for the XRP Ledger to address vulnerabilities in its reference server software. The patch fixes issues that could cause servers to crash or restart unexpectedly. Node operators and validators have been urged to upgrade immediately.
The update is included in rippled version 3.1.2, the core server software used by XRPL nodes. Developers said the vulnerabilities could trigger unexpected server failures. Such disruptions could affect network reliability if not fixed.
Ripple stated the release focuses only on resolving these security flaws. The update aims to keep the XRP Ledger operating without interruptions. Validators and node operators were advised to install the patch as soon as possible.
RippleX Fixes XRPL Vulnerabilities
The vulnerabilities were identified by members of the XRPL Commons community. Luc Bocahut, Romain Thepaut, and Thomas Hussenet reported the issues through responsible disclosure. Their findings helped developers address the problems quickly.
RippleX engineers worked with XRPL Commons contributors to implement the fixes. The collaboration allowed developers to patch the vulnerabilities before they caused network disruption. The update also includes minor improvements to server error handling.
Developers said the additional changes improve software stability. The improvements also help servers manage unexpected errors more effectively. These changes aim to reduce operational risks.
The patch follows several recent upgrades to the XRP Ledger. Ripple activated the PermissionedDEX amendment (XLS-81) on February 18, 2026. The feature allows decentralized exchanges that operate with restricted user access.
Under this system, only approved participants can use the exchange. Validator Vet said the feature can improve liquidity for tokenized assets. The design also supports participation from regulated financial institutions.
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The proposal received strong validator support. About 82.35% of validators voted in favor of the amendment. The result exceeded the 80% approval threshold required for activation.
Permissioned DEX Builds on XRPL Compliance Framework
Permissioned DEX expands on the earlier Permissioned Domains (XLS-80) framework. It also operates alongside compliance tools such as Credentials and Token Escrow (XLS-85). These features launched earlier in February.
Earlier this year, the XRP Ledger also escaped a serious security threat. On February 19, 2026, a flaw was found in the proposed XRPL Batch amendment. The flaw was found before it was activated.
The flaw is found by security engineer Pranamya Keshkamat and Cantina’s AI system, Apex. This is related to the verification of transactions during batch operations. Some transactions were avoiding verification under certain conditions.
The problem occurs if a new account was listed first in the batch. In theory, attackers could steal money from other accounts without private keys. Developers have already addressed this issue before deploying the update.
The developers are working on new privacy features. Confidential transfers for multi-purpose tokens were mentioned by Validator Vet. This feature is intended for using zero-knowledge proofs for hiding the amounts being transferred and account balances.
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