Open Source
In-depth guides and analysis on open source from the Safeguard engineering team.
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Webpack Latest Version: Why Staying Current Is a Security Move
The webpack latest version sits in the 5.x line and updates frequently. Here is how to check which version you run, why staying current matters for security, and how to upgrade safely.
cross-fetch: Package Health and Security Review
cross-fetch still ships in thousands of lockfiles as a universal fetch polyfill. A review of its one CVE, its node-fetch dependency, and when you no longer need it.
react-native-google-places-autocomplete: A Security Guide
The react-native-google-places-autocomplete component makes location search easy, but it can also leak your Google API key straight out of a shipped app. Here's how to use it safely.
react-csv and CSV Injection: Exporting Data From React Safely
react-csv makes CSV downloads a one-component job, but it does not sanitize formula injection. Here is how to use it and where you own the security.
npm bluebird in 2025: Is the Promise Library Still Safe to Use?
The npm bluebird package still gets tens of millions of weekly downloads, but it has gone quiet. Here is an honest read on whether to keep it or migrate.
The npm prepare Script: What It Does and How to Use It Safely
The npm prepare lifecycle script runs at more moments than most developers realize, including when someone installs your package from git. Here is exactly when it fires and how to keep it from becoming an attack vector.
usehooks-ts: A Typed React Hooks Library Reviewed
usehooks-ts packs 30+ typed React hooks into a tree-shakable package with a single dependency. Here is what it does well, where it is aging, and how to vet it before adoption.
Is react-native-svg-transformer Safe to Use? A Security Guide
react-native-svg-transformer lets you import SVG files as React components in Metro, but it runs at build time and pulls a dependency tree worth reviewing. Here's how to use it safely.
Is react-native-image-crop-picker Safe? A Security Guide
react-native-image-crop-picker is a popular native module for photo selection and cropping in React Native apps. Here is how to assess its risk and use it safely.
Is the npm qs Package Safe? A Security Review of qs
The npm qs package parses query strings under most Express apps, and a prototype pollution flaw once let a single URL hang your Node process. Here is what to check and how to use qs safely.
React Form Input Packages: react-hook-form, react-phone-input-2, country-state-city
The react-phone-input-2 npm package has half a million weekly downloads and no releases since 2021. A practical review of three form-layer dependencies and what each one really costs.
immer npm: A Security Review and Safe Usage Guide
The immer npm package makes immutable state updates painless, but its older versions carried prototype pollution flaws. Here is its security history and how to depend on it safely.
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