Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @actbase/react-native-simple-video Package
Summary
MAL-2025-190796: Malicious code in @actbase/react-native-simple-video (npm). Affects @actbase/react-native-simple-video versions 1.0.13. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @actbase/react-native-simple-video package is a library designed for integrating video playback functionality into React Native applications. It allows developers to easily embed and control video content within their mobile applications. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant security risks to any system utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of embedded malicious code within version 1.0.13 of the @actbase/react-native-simple-video package. This code can compromise any computer that has the package installed, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as secrets and keys. Users are advised to treat any system running this package as fully compromised, as the malicious code may persist even after removal of the package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @actbase/react-native-simple-videoIf 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 and ensuring that your system is secure. It is recommended to monitor your system for any unusual activity following the removal.
Conclusion
The @actbase/react-native-simple-video package has been compromised with malicious code, posing serious security risks to users. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any potentially exposed information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
You should immediately uninstall the @actbase/react-native-simple-video package and rotate any sensitive information that may have been compromised.
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Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to your system, data breaches, and potential control over your application by malicious actors.
No, there is currently no patched version of the @actbase/react-native-simple-video package available. It is recommended to remove the package entirely.
After removing the package, monitor your system for any unusual activity and ensure that all secrets and keys are rotated to prevent unauthorized access.
