CVE-2022-29077: A heap-based buffer overflow exists in rippled before 1.8.5

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29077?

rippled: upgrade to 1.8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29077 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29077 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-29077 affect?

CVE-2022-29077 affects rippled. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A heap-based buffer overflow exists in rippled before 1.8.5. The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a crash or execute commands remotely on a rippled node, which may lead to XRPL mainnet DoS or compromise. This exposes all digital asse

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29077?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-29077 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting rippled. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in rippled before 1.8.5. The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a crash or execute commands remotely on a rippled node, which may lead to XRPL mainnet DoS or compromise. This exposes all digital assets on the XRPL to a security threat.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ripple

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-25 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ripple rippled UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.5

Fixed in: 1.8.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rippled || rpm -q rippled || rippled --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rippled

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rippled

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-29077?

rippled: upgrade to 1.8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29077 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29077 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-29077 affect?

CVE-2022-29077 affects rippled. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A heap-based buffer overflow exists in rippled before 1.8.5. The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a crash or execute commands remotely on a rippled node, which may lead to XRPL mainnet DoS or compromise. This exposes all digital asse

How urgent is CVE-2022-29077?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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