Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in react-native-jam-icons Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191144: Malicious code in react-native-jam-icons (npm). Affects react-native-jam-icons versions 1.0.1 – 1.0.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The react-native-jam-icons package is a library used in React Native applications to provide a collection of icons for mobile development. It is designed to enhance the user interface by offering a variety of visual elements. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to any system that has it installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the react-native-jam-icons package. This code can compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The ramifications of this vulnerability are severe, as it can lead to complete control of the affected system by an external entity. Users are advised to treat their systems as fully compromised if this package is present.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall react-native-jam-iconsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no workarounds available to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability other than removing the package entirely.
Conclusion
The react-native-jam-icons package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses serious security risks. Users must take immediate action to uninstall the package and secure their systems. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities, such as using Vulert, can help prevent future incidents.
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FAQ
You should uninstall the package immediately and rotate any sensitive information stored on your system.
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No, there is currently no patched version available for this package. The only solution is to uninstall it.
Failing to remove the package can lead to unauthorized access to your system, potentially compromising sensitive data and allowing external control.
Yes, you can continue to develop your application by using alternative icon libraries that do not have known vulnerabilities.
