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CISA Brings KEV Data to GitHub
CISA's KEV data is now on GitHub, offering easier access, API integration, commit history tracking, and automated updates for security teams and researchers.
Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
hub-project-team-widget
99.10.10
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in potentially malicious behavior by collecting sensitive system information and sending it to a remote server without clear user consent. The hard-coded domain, data obfuscation, and lack of transparency raise significant privacy and security concerns. The risk score is high due to the invasive nature of the code.
Live on npm for 32 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bad2
235.0.3
by nullg0re2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits several serious security issues, including disabling TLS validation, collecting and sending sensitive system and user information to a remote server without user consent, and disabling Node.js warnings. These actions indicate a high probability of malicious intent and pose significant security risks.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@nexthink/arm-jwt-decoder
1.1.1
by nxt-fmiquel
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects sensitive system information (environment variables, hostname, network interfaces) and sends it to an external server without user consent. This behavior is indicative of data exfiltration and poses a significant security risk.
patientenapp
2.15.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to collect sensitive system information and transmit it to an external server using obfuscated methods. This behavior is indicative of malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.33
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.
plugin-throttling
213.21.24
by exzuperi6
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be collecting sensitive system information and sending it to an external server. This behavior is indicative of data theft. Additionally, the reference to buying something through Telegram is highly suspicious and suggests potential malicious intent. Overall, this code poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
web-pubsub
99.10.10
by web-pubsub2
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 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jquery.select2
1.1.0
by hamider0317
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends tracking data over HTTPS to a remote server, but it sends potentially sensitive information without clear user consent or notification. The purpose of tracking user data should be clearly stated and user consent should be obtained before collecting and sending any data. Additionally, the destination of the data is an external server and should be verified as trusted. Overall, the code poses a potential privacy concern for some users and should be used with caution.
Live on npm for 1 day, 6 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bagbag
0.58.5
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code presents significant privacy risks and potential for misuse in generating fake identities, which is indicative of malicious intent. The scraping of sensitive information from a third-party website without clear user consent is highly suspicious.
Live on pypi for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
devcenter-internal-stable
1.9.9
by confusion-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script gathers data about the user's system, including package name, current working directory, username, hostname, and IP address. This data is then encoded and sent as DNS queries to a remote server.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
1.0.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of [azure](https://socket.dev/npm/package/azure) Explanation: The package 'azure-graphrbac' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name 'azure-graphrbac' closely resembles 'azure' and could be misleading. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer. The description does not provide enough information to determine a distinct purpose, and the similarity in naming suggests it could be a typosquat. azure-graphrbac is a security-holding package
Live on npm for 3 hours and 53 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ac-deferred
1.3.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is malicious as it collects and sends sensitive system information to a remote server using obfuscated code. The behavior is consistent with data exfiltration techniques, and the obfuscation further indicates an attempt to hide these activities.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
configcat-docs
2.0.2
by mrrobot124
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script makes an HTTP request to an external source, which could be used for data exfiltration or to fetch malicious content. This behavior is highly suspicious.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@davy.crockett.91/tennessee-mountain
0.0.2
by davy.crockett.91
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly suspicious and potentially malicious. It downloads a file from an external source and executes it with elevated privileges in the background. This behavior can lead to unauthorized code execution and system compromise.
firebase-simple-login
7.4.10
by npm062883
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and transmitting sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This poses a high security risk and potential for data theft.
Live on npm for 18 days, 6 hours and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@yandex-travel/eslint-kit
1.1.0
by security_act1on3_2
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive information to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious intent.
plugin-proposal-optional-chaining
99.10.9
by 0ef0symk
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to collect and send sensitive information to a remote server without the user's knowledge or consent. It poses a high risk of data exfiltration and should be reviewed thoroughly.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@retroip/chalk_js
5.2.5
by retroip
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This command creates a reverse shell to the IP address '13.126.64.224' on port '56764'. This is a clear indication of malicious intent and should be considered a high security risk.
mp-cloudmiddleware
1.0.15
by xuran888999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and uses dynamic code execution, which raises concerns about potential malicious behavior. Without further deobfuscation, it is difficult to determine the exact functionality or intent. The lack of detailed reports further complicates the analysis.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bingo-blitz-free-credits-peoplesgamezgiftexchange475
1.0.2
by atiaromaryalab
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in automated package creation and publishing, with the addition of posting content to WordPress sites using hard-coded credentials. This indicates potential spam or automated SEO manipulation behavior. The code also presents significant security risks due to hard-coded paths and credentials.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
inex-mixins
0.18.99
by georgy_borisov
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is suspicious and likely malicious, as it collects sensitive system information and sends it over DNS queries to an external domain. This behavior is indicative of data exfiltration. The disabling of TLS validation further increases the security risk.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
react-vis-website
1.1.0
by nkdjcidcn
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
apple-test
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero7-7
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
bodyfpvarser
0.0.1-security.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible `1-step D-L dist` typosquat of [body-parser](https://socket.dev/npm/package/body-parser) Explanation: The package 'bodyfpvarser' is a security holding package with a name very similar to 'body-parser', which suggests it could be a typosquat. The description 'security holding package' indicates it is not intended for actual use, but the similarity in name raises suspicion. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer, adding to the suspicion. Security holding package. Closed as malware.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meli-database
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero34
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hub-project-team-widget
99.10.10
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in potentially malicious behavior by collecting sensitive system information and sending it to a remote server without clear user consent. The hard-coded domain, data obfuscation, and lack of transparency raise significant privacy and security concerns. The risk score is high due to the invasive nature of the code.
Live on npm for 32 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bad2
235.0.3
by nullg0re2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits several serious security issues, including disabling TLS validation, collecting and sending sensitive system and user information to a remote server without user consent, and disabling Node.js warnings. These actions indicate a high probability of malicious intent and pose significant security risks.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@nexthink/arm-jwt-decoder
1.1.1
by nxt-fmiquel
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects sensitive system information (environment variables, hostname, network interfaces) and sends it to an external server without user consent. This behavior is indicative of data exfiltration and poses a significant security risk.
patientenapp
2.15.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to collect sensitive system information and transmit it to an external server using obfuscated methods. This behavior is indicative of malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.33
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.
plugin-throttling
213.21.24
by exzuperi6
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be collecting sensitive system information and sending it to an external server. This behavior is indicative of data theft. Additionally, the reference to buying something through Telegram is highly suspicious and suggests potential malicious intent. Overall, this code poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
web-pubsub
99.10.10
by web-pubsub2
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 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jquery.select2
1.1.0
by hamider0317
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends tracking data over HTTPS to a remote server, but it sends potentially sensitive information without clear user consent or notification. The purpose of tracking user data should be clearly stated and user consent should be obtained before collecting and sending any data. Additionally, the destination of the data is an external server and should be verified as trusted. Overall, the code poses a potential privacy concern for some users and should be used with caution.
Live on npm for 1 day, 6 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bagbag
0.58.5
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code presents significant privacy risks and potential for misuse in generating fake identities, which is indicative of malicious intent. The scraping of sensitive information from a third-party website without clear user consent is highly suspicious.
Live on pypi for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
devcenter-internal-stable
1.9.9
by confusion-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script gathers data about the user's system, including package name, current working directory, username, hostname, and IP address. This data is then encoded and sent as DNS queries to a remote server.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
1.0.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of [azure](https://socket.dev/npm/package/azure) Explanation: The package 'azure-graphrbac' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name 'azure-graphrbac' closely resembles 'azure' and could be misleading. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer. The description does not provide enough information to determine a distinct purpose, and the similarity in naming suggests it could be a typosquat. azure-graphrbac is a security-holding package
Live on npm for 3 hours and 53 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ac-deferred
1.3.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is malicious as it collects and sends sensitive system information to a remote server using obfuscated code. The behavior is consistent with data exfiltration techniques, and the obfuscation further indicates an attempt to hide these activities.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
configcat-docs
2.0.2
by mrrobot124
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script makes an HTTP request to an external source, which could be used for data exfiltration or to fetch malicious content. This behavior is highly suspicious.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@davy.crockett.91/tennessee-mountain
0.0.2
by davy.crockett.91
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly suspicious and potentially malicious. It downloads a file from an external source and executes it with elevated privileges in the background. This behavior can lead to unauthorized code execution and system compromise.
firebase-simple-login
7.4.10
by npm062883
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and transmitting sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This poses a high security risk and potential for data theft.
Live on npm for 18 days, 6 hours and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@yandex-travel/eslint-kit
1.1.0
by security_act1on3_2
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive information to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious intent.
plugin-proposal-optional-chaining
99.10.9
by 0ef0symk
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to collect and send sensitive information to a remote server without the user's knowledge or consent. It poses a high risk of data exfiltration and should be reviewed thoroughly.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@retroip/chalk_js
5.2.5
by retroip
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This command creates a reverse shell to the IP address '13.126.64.224' on port '56764'. This is a clear indication of malicious intent and should be considered a high security risk.
mp-cloudmiddleware
1.0.15
by xuran888999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and uses dynamic code execution, which raises concerns about potential malicious behavior. Without further deobfuscation, it is difficult to determine the exact functionality or intent. The lack of detailed reports further complicates the analysis.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bingo-blitz-free-credits-peoplesgamezgiftexchange475
1.0.2
by atiaromaryalab
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in automated package creation and publishing, with the addition of posting content to WordPress sites using hard-coded credentials. This indicates potential spam or automated SEO manipulation behavior. The code also presents significant security risks due to hard-coded paths and credentials.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
inex-mixins
0.18.99
by georgy_borisov
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is suspicious and likely malicious, as it collects sensitive system information and sends it over DNS queries to an external domain. This behavior is indicative of data exfiltration. The disabling of TLS validation further increases the security risk.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
react-vis-website
1.1.0
by nkdjcidcn
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
apple-test
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero7-7
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
bodyfpvarser
0.0.1-security.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible `1-step D-L dist` typosquat of [body-parser](https://socket.dev/npm/package/body-parser) Explanation: The package 'bodyfpvarser' is a security holding package with a name very similar to 'body-parser', which suggests it could be a typosquat. The description 'security holding package' indicates it is not intended for actual use, but the similarity in name raises suspicion. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer, adding to the suspicion. Security holding package. Closed as malware.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meli-database
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero34
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.
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Socket detects and blocks malicious dependencies, often within just minutes of them being published to public registries, making it the most effective tool for blocking zero-day supply chain attacks.
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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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Maintainer intentionally adds malware
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Hijacked package adds cryptominers and password-stealing malware
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