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Supply Chain Attack Detected in Solana's web3.js Library
A supply chain attack has been detected in versions 1.95.6 and 1.95.7 of the popular @solana/web3.js library.
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ac-event-emitter
3.2.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and exhibits several characteristics of malware. It is obfuscated, collects sensitive system information, and sends this information to a remote server using a covert method. The risk, malware, and obfuscation scores should all be high due to the serious nature of these activities.
curri-slack
2.4.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating system information and project metadata to remote servers. The domains used are not commonly recognized, indicating potential malicious intent. The risk and malware scores are high due to the serious nature of the data being sent out.
Live on npm for 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
likeappa
1.0.3
by likesec
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script appears to be executing potentially harmful commands by first pinging a suspicious domain and then executing decoded base64 content. This behavior is highly indicative of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ethcrypro
2.6.0
by u29443t4raz3z
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package contains heavily obfuscated code that interacts with an Ethereum smart contract to retrieve data used in constructing a download URL specific to the user's operating system. Without user consent or validation, the code downloads an executable file from this URL and executes it in the background. This behavior allows for the execution of malicious code on the user's system.
Live on npm for 24 days, 7 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
xml2stream
1.5.2
by melbsarairothsc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script disables TLS certificate checks, downloads code from a remote server, and then executes it on the user's machine. This can expose the user to security risks.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
wlwz-2312-2600
1.0.0
by wlwz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in wlwz-2312-2600 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b5eef6b16686784256db2a00384a8ec28d6497cbe82599dae0f938574b300987) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
horizon-moon-mpe637
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code imports multiple modules and calls a function named functame from each of them. The unconventional names of the modules and functions, along with the lack of documentation or descriptive variable names, raise some suspicion. However, without more information on the imported modules, it is difficult to definitively conclude whether the code is malicious or not. There are no explicit signs of data leakage, credential theft, or system damage in the provided code fragment.
Live on npm for 57 days, 12 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
auto-packages-updater
1.0.2
by lhon
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits a critical security vulnerability due to the use of the exec() function without proper input sanitization, which could lead to arbitrary command execution if an attacker can control the contents of the package.json file or the command line argument.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores
1.4.36
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d24ba16beda911387c48ddc326ff8f37147f5d45ee7c7fde7e2c78abc7286c71) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
mozi-metrics
1.0.1
by sys71m
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This module is performing a DNS lookup on a domain name that appears to be controlled by the author of the script. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
avocado-framework-plugin-vt
85.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The script performs various system-level operations including process killing, network checking, logging, and extensive registry modifications, some of which disable crash reporting and configure system reboots. It also includes an external script for automatic execution. These operations indicate a high potential for misuse or malicious intent, particularly in disabling error reporting and forcing system reboots. Without more context, these actions pose significant security risks.
xenon-quiver-lyp495
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code imports several external libraries with unusual names and calls a function `functame` from each one. Without access to the contents of these libraries, it's impossible to determine if this code has malicious intent. The unusual names and lack of clear functionality explanation raise a potential red flag, but there is insufficient information to conclude definitively. This fragment could be benign or it could be a wrapper for malicious activities hidden in the libraries.
Live on npm for 56 days, 15 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sshwifty
6.0.2
by hktalent
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior characteristic of malware, including the collection of sensitive data, use of obfuscation, and execution of potentially arbitrary code using eval. The intentional obfuscation and disabling of NODE_NO_EVAL are indicative of an attempt to hide malicious behavior and enable unsafe operations.
Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.32
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
3.7.63
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
styled-beautify-components
6.1.5
by jamesrodrigh1234
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior associated with downloading and executing potentially malicious scripts, posing a high security risk.
Live on npm for 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
reacta-ollo
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 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sapphi
0.1.0-alpha.0
by dajooo
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Due to the heavy obfuscation and complex nature of the code, it's challenging to conclusively determine if the code contains malicious behavior or security risks. Further analysis and review by security experts are necessary to make a more confident assessment.
Live on npm for 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
n-messaging-client
1.999.2
by adhamsadakah300
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code executes a complex shell command and fetches data from an external URL. While there are no clear indications of malicious intent, the presence of these behaviors raises concerns. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact purpose and potential risks of this code.
Live on npm for 1 day and 4 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pdb-extensions
1.1.1
by act1on3-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server without the user's consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-horizon-remake
31.40.22
by horizonlucius
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is highly suspicious and should not be used without further investigation. The code is heavily obfuscated and could potentially contain malicious code. The purpose of the code is unclear and further investigation is necessary to determine its exact behavior.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
express-helper
1.2.1
by jwepdx
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to the potential vulnerabilities associated with the dynamic use of process.env and file system operations. It requires immediate attention to implement proper input validation and secure handling of sensitive data.
codepython123
1.5.7
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains functionality for configuration management, database operations, and email sending. There are some security risks due to hardcoded MySQL credentials and a large base64 encoded string that could be a red flag for obfuscation. Database operations need careful handling to avoid SQL injection. Overall, the presence of hardcoded credentials and potential for hidden malicious behavior (base64 string) warrants further review.
Live on pypi for 2 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dogwiftools
1.7.6
by h333
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits suspicious behavior by creating and executing an unknown executable with elevated privileges. The use of base64 encoding to obscure the executable's content suggests an attempt to hide its purpose. This behavior aligns with typical malware activities, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
function-flag
2.3.9
by jessica-fruett
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to its behavior of downloading and executing an external executable file without user consent. This aligns with typical malicious activities and should be treated with caution.
ac-event-emitter
3.2.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and exhibits several characteristics of malware. It is obfuscated, collects sensitive system information, and sends this information to a remote server using a covert method. The risk, malware, and obfuscation scores should all be high due to the serious nature of these activities.
curri-slack
2.4.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating system information and project metadata to remote servers. The domains used are not commonly recognized, indicating potential malicious intent. The risk and malware scores are high due to the serious nature of the data being sent out.
Live on npm for 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
likeappa
1.0.3
by likesec
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script appears to be executing potentially harmful commands by first pinging a suspicious domain and then executing decoded base64 content. This behavior is highly indicative of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ethcrypro
2.6.0
by u29443t4raz3z
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package contains heavily obfuscated code that interacts with an Ethereum smart contract to retrieve data used in constructing a download URL specific to the user's operating system. Without user consent or validation, the code downloads an executable file from this URL and executes it in the background. This behavior allows for the execution of malicious code on the user's system.
Live on npm for 24 days, 7 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
xml2stream
1.5.2
by melbsarairothsc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script disables TLS certificate checks, downloads code from a remote server, and then executes it on the user's machine. This can expose the user to security risks.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
wlwz-2312-2600
1.0.0
by wlwz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in wlwz-2312-2600 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b5eef6b16686784256db2a00384a8ec28d6497cbe82599dae0f938574b300987) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
horizon-moon-mpe637
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code imports multiple modules and calls a function named functame from each of them. The unconventional names of the modules and functions, along with the lack of documentation or descriptive variable names, raise some suspicion. However, without more information on the imported modules, it is difficult to definitively conclude whether the code is malicious or not. There are no explicit signs of data leakage, credential theft, or system damage in the provided code fragment.
Live on npm for 57 days, 12 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
auto-packages-updater
1.0.2
by lhon
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits a critical security vulnerability due to the use of the exec() function without proper input sanitization, which could lead to arbitrary command execution if an attacker can control the contents of the package.json file or the command line argument.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores
1.4.36
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d24ba16beda911387c48ddc326ff8f37147f5d45ee7c7fde7e2c78abc7286c71) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
mozi-metrics
1.0.1
by sys71m
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This module is performing a DNS lookup on a domain name that appears to be controlled by the author of the script. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
avocado-framework-plugin-vt
85.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The script performs various system-level operations including process killing, network checking, logging, and extensive registry modifications, some of which disable crash reporting and configure system reboots. It also includes an external script for automatic execution. These operations indicate a high potential for misuse or malicious intent, particularly in disabling error reporting and forcing system reboots. Without more context, these actions pose significant security risks.
xenon-quiver-lyp495
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code imports several external libraries with unusual names and calls a function `functame` from each one. Without access to the contents of these libraries, it's impossible to determine if this code has malicious intent. The unusual names and lack of clear functionality explanation raise a potential red flag, but there is insufficient information to conclude definitively. This fragment could be benign or it could be a wrapper for malicious activities hidden in the libraries.
Live on npm for 56 days, 15 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sshwifty
6.0.2
by hktalent
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior characteristic of malware, including the collection of sensitive data, use of obfuscation, and execution of potentially arbitrary code using eval. The intentional obfuscation and disabling of NODE_NO_EVAL are indicative of an attempt to hide malicious behavior and enable unsafe operations.
Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.32
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
3.7.63
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
styled-beautify-components
6.1.5
by jamesrodrigh1234
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior associated with downloading and executing potentially malicious scripts, posing a high security risk.
Live on npm for 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
reacta-ollo
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 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sapphi
0.1.0-alpha.0
by dajooo
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Due to the heavy obfuscation and complex nature of the code, it's challenging to conclusively determine if the code contains malicious behavior or security risks. Further analysis and review by security experts are necessary to make a more confident assessment.
Live on npm for 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
n-messaging-client
1.999.2
by adhamsadakah300
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code executes a complex shell command and fetches data from an external URL. While there are no clear indications of malicious intent, the presence of these behaviors raises concerns. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact purpose and potential risks of this code.
Live on npm for 1 day and 4 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pdb-extensions
1.1.1
by act1on3-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server without the user's consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-horizon-remake
31.40.22
by horizonlucius
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is highly suspicious and should not be used without further investigation. The code is heavily obfuscated and could potentially contain malicious code. The purpose of the code is unclear and further investigation is necessary to determine its exact behavior.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
express-helper
1.2.1
by jwepdx
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to the potential vulnerabilities associated with the dynamic use of process.env and file system operations. It requires immediate attention to implement proper input validation and secure handling of sensitive data.
codepython123
1.5.7
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains functionality for configuration management, database operations, and email sending. There are some security risks due to hardcoded MySQL credentials and a large base64 encoded string that could be a red flag for obfuscation. Database operations need careful handling to avoid SQL injection. Overall, the presence of hardcoded credentials and potential for hidden malicious behavior (base64 string) warrants further review.
Live on pypi for 2 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dogwiftools
1.7.6
by h333
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits suspicious behavior by creating and executing an unknown executable with elevated privileges. The use of base64 encoding to obscure the executable's content suggests an attempt to hide its purpose. This behavior aligns with typical malware activities, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
function-flag
2.3.9
by jessica-fruett
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to its behavior of downloading and executing an external executable file without user consent. This aligns with typical malicious activities and should be treated with caution.
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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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A supply chain attack has been detected in versions 1.95.6 and 1.95.7 of the popular @solana/web3.js library.
Research
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A malicious npm package targets Solana developers, rerouting funds in 2% of transactions to a hardcoded address.
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Socket researchers have discovered malicious npm packages targeting crypto developers, stealing credentials and wallet data using spyware delivered through typosquats of popular cryptographic libraries.