Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in react-packery-component Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191414: Malicious code in react-packery-component (npm). Affects react-packery-component versions 1.0.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The react-packery-component is an npm package that provides a React wrapper for the Packery layout library, allowing developers to create grid layouts with draggable and resizable items. This package is widely used in web applications for its flexibility and ease of integration. However, it has recently been compromised, exposing users to severe security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload introduced by the Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming NPM worm. This worm is designed to steal tokens and credentials from affected systems and publish them to GitHub. It can propagate itself to other npm packages owned by the user and establish persistence through GitHub actions. Additionally, it poses a risk of destroying the user's home directory, making it critical for users to act swiftly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall react-packery-componentIf 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. The only recommended action is to remove the package entirely and secure the system.
Conclusion
The react-packery-component package has been compromised by a malicious worm that poses significant security risks. Users must take immediate action to remove the package and secure their systems. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
You should remove the package immediately and rotate any secrets or keys stored on your computer.
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It is advisable to avoid using the react-packery-component package until a verified and secure version is released.
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