Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in react-native-email Package
Summary
MAL-2025-190996: Malicious code in react-native-email (npm). Affects react-native-email versions 2.1.1 – 2.1.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The react-native-email package is a popular npm library used for sending emails from React Native applications. It provides an easy-to-use interface for integrating email functionality into mobile apps. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the react-native-email package. This code can 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 means that simply removing the package may not eliminate all traces of the compromise, as full control of the affected system may have been granted to an external entity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall react-native-emailIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily disable any functionality that relies on the react-native-email package until it is replaced with a secure alternative. Additionally, ensure that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system are rotated from a different, secure computer.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code within the react-native-email package poses a serious threat to users and their systems. Immediate action is required to mitigate risks by uninstalling the package and securing sensitive information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
You should immediately uninstall the package and rotate any sensitive information stored on the affected system.
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No official patch is available for the react-native-email package. It is recommended to uninstall it and use a different library.
Leaving the package installed can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential full compromise of your system.
While many npm packages are safe, it is essential to regularly monitor and audit your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
