Solana: weaknesses of the yarn/NPM package while initiating a new anchor design
Relatively new in Anker/Solana.
I successfully configured the Anchor/Solana programming environment, created newly created projects (with “Anker Init Name”) and act without problems.
However, a critical problem was found that affects the anchor users after initiating its first project. Due to the safety of security in managing the Yarn/NPM package, new anchor projects are threatened that safety gaps will be introduced after configuring it for the first time.
problem:
The anchor consists of yarn or NPM as a packet manager for the installation of dependencies and management of third -party libraries used in the project. However, the recently carried out discovery shows that there is a known susceptibility in these packaging managers that can cause problems when initiating a new anchor design.
This susceptibility to security, which has been arranged by most packages managers, allows the attacker to obtain uncommon access to confidential data and perform malicious actions on behalf of the user. Used libraries are affected by popular tools such as “@Solana/Web3.js” and “@Solananproject/Client”.
Movables:
If the new anchor design is initiated with yarn or NPM, this cannot be determined immediately, which leads to potential safety threats. In some cases, attackers can take advantage of this problem to get unauthorized access to confidential data or disrupt the user’s account.
Medicine strategies:
To minimize the risk of this susceptibility to security:
1.
- Regul your dependencies regularly: Make sure that all dependencies are current, because the last versions may contain corrections for this susceptibility to security.
- Deactivate yarn/NPM: Temporarily deactivate yarn or NPM in your project to prevent the use of susceptibility.
Recommendations:
To protect yourself and other anchor users:
- Be careful when initiating new projects and pay special attention to the use of the third part libraries.
- Regularly monitor your account for suspicious actions.
- Follow the best practices in securing confidential data in your project.
Being aware of this susceptibility and by taking steps to alleviate you, you can guarantee the security of anchor projects and protect yourself from potential threats.