Solana: yarn/npm package vulnerability by initializing a new anchor project

Relatively new anchor/Solana.

I have successfully set up an anchor/Solana development environment, work on newly created projects (“Anchor init name”) and work without problems.

However, one thing that drew my attention was that I noticed some possible vulnerabilities when initializing a new anchor project. As Solana’s developer, it is important to be aware of these possible issues to ensure the safety and reliability of the anchor adjustment.

Here are the vulnerability of some yarns/npm packs I encountered to create a new anchor project:

• Term -Permisice “Following” policy : By default, the yarn allows one of the storage to connect to various projects using “yarn binding”. This can cause problems if you share you depending on multiple projects.

• Lack of security checks

  : As Solana’s ecosystem continues to increase, the number of vulnerabilities in the open source libraries and packages used in the anchor. Regular security checks and vulnerability can help identify possible problems before becoming problems.

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Not sufficient “yarn lock” management : The “yarn lock” file is essential to ensure that addictions are updated and consistent in all projects. Without proper management, you can make copies or outdated addictions in your projects.

In order to treat these vulnerabilities by initializing a new anchor project, I suggest the following best practices:

1. Refresh the yarn to the latest version

Make sure you use the latest version of the yarn by updating it using the “outdated yarn” and then updating it to the latest version using “install yarn”.

`Bash

Yarn outdated -form = full of yarn update -g

`

2. Use a “yarn link” configuration file

Create a new file at the root root (eg.

`Yaml

Packaging: anchor-sdk

URL:

This allows you to determine the external storage of common addictions in various projects.

3. Set npm as a spare

If you are worried about the yarn’s permissible policy, consider setting the “NPM” as feedback to the packages or libraries you need. This ensures that the project remains compatible with older versions of this addiction.

`Bash

Install anchor SDK using NPM (as feedback)

NPM Install Anchor-SDK@latest-ASSAVS -DD

Update ‘yarn.lock’ file to include NPM

Fonalkon Figuration lock file yon.Lock

`

4. Regular security checks and vulnerability testing

Schedule regular security checks and vulnerable scanning projects with tools such as Sonarqube, OWAASP ZAP, or your preferred solution.

By following in the initialization of the new anchor project, it can significantly reduce the risk of vulnerability of the yarn/NPM package. Don’t forget to maintain the modern development of the latest Solana ecosystems to ensure future safety and reliability of the anchor adjustment.