Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in create-react-app-lambda Package
Summary
MAL-2026-132: Malicious code in create-react-app-lambda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
create-react-app-lambda is an npm package designed to facilitate the deployment of React applications on AWS Lambda. It streamlines the process of creating serverless applications by providing a set of tools and configurations. However, this package has been compromised, leading to severe security risks for users who have it installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the create-react-app-lambda package. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, including secrets and keys. The origin of this issue is linked to a malicious actor who injected harmful code into the package, making it a significant threat to users and their systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall create-react-app-lambdaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the only effective workaround is to uninstall the create-react-app-lambda package. You can do this by executing the following command in your terminal: npm uninstall create-react-app-lambda. However, be aware that simply removing the package may not eliminate all traces of the malicious software.
Conclusion
The create-react-app-lambda package has been compromised with malicious code, posing a significant risk to users. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and secure any sensitive information. Monitoring tools like Vulert can assist in identifying vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
Immediately uninstall the package and rotate any sensitive information stored on your system.
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As of now, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to uninstall the package.
Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to your system, data breaches, and potential loss of sensitive information.
It is advisable to avoid using create-react-app-lambda until the maintainers have addressed the security issues and released a verified safe version.
