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Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
rivalz-client-lib
1.0.7
by lilhuy0405
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a significant security risk due to the use of a hardcoded IP address for a suspicious API, lack of authentication when connecting to a master node and database, and the ability to upload, download, and delete data without proper validation. The code exhibits behaviors that could potentially be used for malicious purposes, such as exfiltrating sensitive data or interacting with malicious infrastructure. It is strongly recommended not to use this code without thorough investigation and addressing the identified security issues.
dsc-fetcher
1.0.2
by qssdjkqd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
icons-vk
80.779.419
by q57gbbl3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious as it exfiltrates environment variables to an external server (pipedream.net). The use of obfuscation further indicates an attempt to hide this behavior.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
shein-amazon-card-084
1.0.2
by robowxw
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk and should be reviewed. It is recommended to remove unnecessary imports, verify the contents of the data folder and the WordPress websites before proceeding, and avoid using hardcoded credentials for WordPress login.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-abstract
0.8.9
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
whisper-kaleidoscope-luj745-project
1.0.0
by afifcapcut112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code uses several modules with unusual names and logs the result of their 'functame' methods, which could indicate obfuscation or uncommon behavior. However, without further context or access to the contents of these modules, it's hard to definitively conclude the presence of malicious behavior. The unusual string and module names increase suspicion, but there is no clear evidence of malicious intent solely from this fragment.
Live on npm for 56 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dds-client-side-logger
7.550.2
by hbrusl
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be intentionally sending sensitive information to a remote server under specific conditions, which is likely a form of data exfiltration. The use of a complicated and obfuscated domain name and the conditions for sending data are particularly suspicious.
Live on npm for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@shrood/ds
1.0.4
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be a standard implementation of a touch ripple effect for interactive elements, but the touch ripple effect could be abused for fake user interaction.
ethers-transactions
1.2.6
by blockchainstar
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is likely intended for managing blockchain-related data but exhibits potentially malicious behavior by sending sensitive data to a hardcoded external IP address over an unsecured HTTP connection. This raises significant security and privacy concerns.
Live on npm for 4 days, 15 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pkg-lumina-test
4.0.0
by avishek18
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script sends the hostname of the system to a remote server without any clear legitimate reason. This behavior could be considered suspicious and potentially malicious.
Live on npm for 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
omm-frontend
9.999.1
by fofoxas527
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code uses the exec function to run shell commands, which poses a significant security risk. It could potentially execute malicious code if the input to exec is manipulated. Redirecting output to /dev/null to hide execution details is suspicious.
Live on npm for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
onfiished
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
timeline-airtable
12.8.9
by ben_garage
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@stripo/npm-test
561.2.5
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects a wide range of information from the user's system, including OS details, network interfaces, and SSH files, and sends it to a remote server via DNS queries.
waffles-icons
5.348.7
by hdtacmp
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script exhibits malicious behavior by sending potentially sensitive environment variables to an external server without user consent. The use of obfuscation techniques and the suspicious domain further indicate malicious intent.
Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
packagerandomattackertest
103.99.99
by t1randomattacker
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code performs system information gathering and exfiltrates this data to external servers via DNS queries. The obfuscation and the nature of the data being sent outside make it highly suspicious and likely malicious.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eslint-config-cap-it-ui
1.0.0
by shaikhyaser
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script uses command substitution to execute a remote command that could potentially be malicious. The command in question is attempting to perform a DNS lookup on the current user's hostname and send the result to a remote server. This behavior could be a sign of an attacker attempting to exfiltrate data from the system.
Live on npm for 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
grunt-backbone-typescript-accessor-generator
99.10.10
by duffel_api
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potential malicious behavior with data exfiltration and tracking activities, posing a significant security risk. It should be further investigated and potentially removed.
Live on npm for 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-abstract
0.0.10
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
firestore-stripe-payments
99.9.9
by 0xwise64
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects information like hostname, platform, and user info, and sends it to a remote server.
Live on npm for 13 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
xiwoeir
8.18.80
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 32 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
symphony-quiver-yrs531
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is obfuscated and exhibits potentially malicious behavior by calling unknown functions from the imported packages. This behavior raises significant security concerns.
Live on npm for 55 days, 22 hours and 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@sky-team/create-project-modal
99.50.55
by dummyuser1229
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits signs of obfuscation and potentially malicious behavior, including dynamic code execution and network communication to a suspicious URL. This poses a significant security risk.
mdb-react-file-upload
1.0.0
by smsecurity
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script downloads data from an external source. The safety of this operation is uncertain without inspecting the content being fetched from the URL.
Live on npm for 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hub-http
1.21.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is clearly malicious, as it collects and exfiltrates sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. The use of base64 encoding and the 'ping' command indicates an attempt to obfuscate the exfiltration process.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rivalz-client-lib
1.0.7
by lilhuy0405
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a significant security risk due to the use of a hardcoded IP address for a suspicious API, lack of authentication when connecting to a master node and database, and the ability to upload, download, and delete data without proper validation. The code exhibits behaviors that could potentially be used for malicious purposes, such as exfiltrating sensitive data or interacting with malicious infrastructure. It is strongly recommended not to use this code without thorough investigation and addressing the identified security issues.
dsc-fetcher
1.0.2
by qssdjkqd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
icons-vk
80.779.419
by q57gbbl3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious as it exfiltrates environment variables to an external server (pipedream.net). The use of obfuscation further indicates an attempt to hide this behavior.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
shein-amazon-card-084
1.0.2
by robowxw
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk and should be reviewed. It is recommended to remove unnecessary imports, verify the contents of the data folder and the WordPress websites before proceeding, and avoid using hardcoded credentials for WordPress login.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-abstract
0.8.9
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
whisper-kaleidoscope-luj745-project
1.0.0
by afifcapcut112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code uses several modules with unusual names and logs the result of their 'functame' methods, which could indicate obfuscation or uncommon behavior. However, without further context or access to the contents of these modules, it's hard to definitively conclude the presence of malicious behavior. The unusual string and module names increase suspicion, but there is no clear evidence of malicious intent solely from this fragment.
Live on npm for 56 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dds-client-side-logger
7.550.2
by hbrusl
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be intentionally sending sensitive information to a remote server under specific conditions, which is likely a form of data exfiltration. The use of a complicated and obfuscated domain name and the conditions for sending data are particularly suspicious.
Live on npm for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@shrood/ds
1.0.4
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be a standard implementation of a touch ripple effect for interactive elements, but the touch ripple effect could be abused for fake user interaction.
ethers-transactions
1.2.6
by blockchainstar
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is likely intended for managing blockchain-related data but exhibits potentially malicious behavior by sending sensitive data to a hardcoded external IP address over an unsecured HTTP connection. This raises significant security and privacy concerns.
Live on npm for 4 days, 15 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pkg-lumina-test
4.0.0
by avishek18
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script sends the hostname of the system to a remote server without any clear legitimate reason. This behavior could be considered suspicious and potentially malicious.
Live on npm for 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
omm-frontend
9.999.1
by fofoxas527
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code uses the exec function to run shell commands, which poses a significant security risk. It could potentially execute malicious code if the input to exec is manipulated. Redirecting output to /dev/null to hide execution details is suspicious.
Live on npm for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
onfiished
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
timeline-airtable
12.8.9
by ben_garage
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@stripo/npm-test
561.2.5
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects a wide range of information from the user's system, including OS details, network interfaces, and SSH files, and sends it to a remote server via DNS queries.
waffles-icons
5.348.7
by hdtacmp
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script exhibits malicious behavior by sending potentially sensitive environment variables to an external server without user consent. The use of obfuscation techniques and the suspicious domain further indicate malicious intent.
Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
packagerandomattackertest
103.99.99
by t1randomattacker
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code performs system information gathering and exfiltrates this data to external servers via DNS queries. The obfuscation and the nature of the data being sent outside make it highly suspicious and likely malicious.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eslint-config-cap-it-ui
1.0.0
by shaikhyaser
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script uses command substitution to execute a remote command that could potentially be malicious. The command in question is attempting to perform a DNS lookup on the current user's hostname and send the result to a remote server. This behavior could be a sign of an attacker attempting to exfiltrate data from the system.
Live on npm for 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
grunt-backbone-typescript-accessor-generator
99.10.10
by duffel_api
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potential malicious behavior with data exfiltration and tracking activities, posing a significant security risk. It should be further investigated and potentially removed.
Live on npm for 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-abstract
0.0.10
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
firestore-stripe-payments
99.9.9
by 0xwise64
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects information like hostname, platform, and user info, and sends it to a remote server.
Live on npm for 13 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
xiwoeir
8.18.80
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 32 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
symphony-quiver-yrs531
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is obfuscated and exhibits potentially malicious behavior by calling unknown functions from the imported packages. This behavior raises significant security concerns.
Live on npm for 55 days, 22 hours and 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@sky-team/create-project-modal
99.50.55
by dummyuser1229
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits signs of obfuscation and potentially malicious behavior, including dynamic code execution and network communication to a suspicious URL. This poses a significant security risk.
mdb-react-file-upload
1.0.0
by smsecurity
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script downloads data from an external source. The safety of this operation is uncertain without inspecting the content being fetched from the URL.
Live on npm for 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hub-http
1.21.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is clearly malicious, as it collects and exfiltrates sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. The use of base64 encoding and the 'ping' command indicates an attempt to obfuscate the exfiltration process.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
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Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub
Congrats to @feross and the hard-working team behind @SocketSecurity on today's launch!
Suz Hinton
Senior Software Engineer at Stripe
heck yes this is awesome!!! Congrats team 🎉👏
Matteo Collina
Node.js maintainer, Fastify lead maintainer
So awesome to see @SocketSecurity launch with a fresh approach! Excited to have supported the team from the early days.
DC Posch
Director of Technology at AppFolio, CTO at Dynasty
This is going to be super important, especially for crypto projects where a compromised dependency results in stolen user assets.
Luis Naranjo
Software Engineer at Microsoft
If software supply chain attacks through npm don't scare the shit out of you, you're not paying close enough attention.
@SocketSecurity sounds like an awesome product. I'll be using socket.dev instead of npmjs.org to browse npm packages going forward
Elena Nadolinski
Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
Huge congrats to @SocketSecurity! 🙌
Literally the only product that proactively detects signs of JS compromised packages.
Joe Previte
Engineering Team Lead at Coder
Congrats to @feross and the @SocketSecurity team on their seed funding! 🚀 It's been a big help for us at @CoderHQ and we appreciate what y'all are doing!
Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
This is such a great idea & looks fantastic, congrats & good luck @feross + team!
The best security teams in the world use Socket to get visibility into supply chain risk, and to build a security feedback loop into the development process.
Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
glad to hear some of the smartest people i know are working on (npm, etc.) supply chain security finally :). @SocketSecurity
Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
How do you track the validity of open source software libraries as they get updated? You're prob not. Check out @SocketSecurity and the updated tooling they launched.
Supply chain is a cluster in security as we all know and the tools from Socket are "duh" type tools to be implementing.
Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour
Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
The @SocketSecurity team is on fire! Amazing progress and I am exciting to see where they go next.
Ryan Noon
Founder & CEO at Material Security
The NPM ecosystem is a horrible horrible place and I'm glad you're doing something about it.
Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this
Adam Baldwin
VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻
Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else's code and you rely on the people that build it.
This is both exciting and problematic. You are bringing real risk into your organization, and I'm excited to see progress in the industry from OpenSSF scorecards and package analyzers to the company that Feross Aboukhadijeh is building!
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