Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @actbase/react-absolute Package
Summary
MAL-2025-190790: Malicious code in @actbase/react-absolute (npm). Affects @actbase/react-absolute versions 0.8.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @actbase/react-absolute package is an npm library designed for managing absolute positioning in React applications. It provides developers with tools to simplify layout management. However, this package has been compromised, embedding malicious code that poses significant security risks to any system using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the @actbase/react-absolute package, specifically version 0.8.3. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the code is classified under CWE-506, indicating that it contains embedded malicious code. Users are advised to treat any system with this package as fully compromised.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @actbase/react-absoluteIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no effective workarounds for this vulnerability other than removing the package entirely. If you require similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The @actbase/react-absolute package contains malicious code that poses serious security risks. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any sensitive information. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert is recommended to maintain application security.
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FAQ
Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall @actbase/react-absolute' and rotate any sensitive information stored on the affected system.
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Failing to address this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data breaches, and full system compromise.
The only effective mitigation is to remove the package entirely, as there are no patches available to secure the existing version.
It is advisable to review the security history of other packages from the same author and consider using well-established alternatives with a proven security track record.
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