Malicious Code Detected in react-state-optimizer-core Package - Critical Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2026-1839: Malicious code in react-state-optimizer-core (npm). Affects react-state-optimizer-core versions 1.0.0 – 3.0.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The react-state-optimizer-core package is a JavaScript library used in React applications to optimize state management. It aims to enhance performance by minimizing unnecessary re-renders and improving the efficiency of state updates. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code in specific versions of the react-state-optimizer-core package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications by allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of application data. The affected versions include 1.0.0 through 1.0.9 and 3.0.3 through 3.0.9. Users of these versions are at risk of exploitation, which could lead to data breaches or other security incidents.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall react-state-optimizer-coreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider removing the react-state-optimizer-core package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running the command: 'npm uninstall react-state-optimizer-core'.
Conclusion
The react-state-optimizer-core package has been compromised with malicious code in several versions, posing a serious threat to applications using it. It is essential to update to a secure version or remove the package entirely until a patch is available. Utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your applications for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The affected versions include 1.0.0 through 1.0.9 and 3.0.3 through 3.0.9.
The malicious code can potentially allow unauthorized access to application data, leading to data breaches or manipulation.
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Yes, you can temporarily remove the package from your project using 'npm uninstall react-state-optimizer-core' until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was identified by ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat detection.
