Malicious Code Detected in Airbnb Hooks Package - Critical Vulnerability Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-14192: Malicious code in airbnb-hooks (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'airbnb-hooks' package is a popular npm library designed to provide custom React hooks for managing state and side effects in applications. It is widely used in the development community for its ease of use and integration with React. However, it has recently been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'airbnb-hooks' package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this library. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for developers to address this vulnerability immediately.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall airbnb-hooksIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can prevent the use of the 'airbnb-hooks' package in your project by removing any import statements and replacing its functionality with custom hooks or alternative libraries that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the 'airbnb-hooks' package poses a serious threat to applications utilizing this library. Developers are urged to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and seeking alternative solutions to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The 'airbnb-hooks' package is an npm library that provides custom React hooks for managing state and side effects in applications.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches, compromising the security of applications using the package.
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No, there is currently no patched version of 'airbnb-hooks' available. It is recommended to uninstall the package and use alternatives.
Consider using other well-maintained libraries that provide similar functionality, such as 'react-use' or creating your own custom hooks.
