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Deno 2.4 Brings Back deno bundle, Improves Dependency Management and Observability
Deno 2.4 brings back bundling, improves dependency updates and telemetry, and makes the runtime more practical for real-world JavaScript projects.
Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
iddmma
1.0
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The package poses significant security risks due to its intended functionality as a network scanning and attack tool. The presence of scapy and the ambiguous author details suggest potential malicious use. A high malware score is warranted based on these factors.
azure-graphrbac
31.1000.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of azure azure-graphrbac is a malicious package that exfiltrates system (Ex - hostname) and project details to external servers.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pyroscope-nodejs
30.20.20
by aman00003
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is malicious. It performs unauthorized data exfiltration of system information, environment secrets, and public IP address to a suspicious external domain. The DNS queries and HTTPS POST requests leak sensitive data without user consent, constituting a serious security and privacy risk. The code is not obfuscated but clearly designed for malicious data theft.
coinbase-connect
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero11
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 1 hour and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
marinff-test
0.5
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly malicious. It is explicitly designed to open a reverse shell to a specified IP and port when the package is installed, potentially allowing unauthorized remote access to the system. This represents a severe security threat.
Live on PyPI for 3 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
relap-adroom
0.21.99
by zantadyl
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing actions typical of malware, including data exfiltration via DNS and executing remote code using eval. These activities pose a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.4.787
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script 'packer/provisioners/post_install.sh' exhibits malicious behavior by performing several harmful actions: - **Deletes user and root history files**: Uses secure deletion methods to remove history files, potentially to conceal malicious activities. - **Clears system log files**: Erases log files from '/var/log', hindering the ability to audit and investigate system actions. - **Disables the root account**: Locks the root account password without ensuring alternative secure administrative access, possibly preventing legitimate administrative operations. - **Sets a weak default password ('changeme') for the 'admin' user**: Introduces a significant security risk by using an easily guessable password, facilitating unauthorized access. These actions can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, disrupt legitimate operations, and prevent system recovery. The combination of log and history deletion, disabling of root access, and setting weak credentials indicates malicious intent to compromise system security and conceal nefarious activities.
bison-whistle-lta727
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to execute a series of functions from various imported modules, all of which have unusual names and a non-standard method `functame`. This could potentially be an indicator of obfuscated or malicious behavior. However, the actual behavior of the functions being called is not visible from the provided code, which makes it difficult to determine the exact nature and intent. Further inspection of the imported modules is required to draw a definitive conclusion.
Live on npm for 56 days, 20 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
1.14.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and likely malicious. It collects sensitive system information and package data and sends it to external servers without user consent. The presence of an indefinite loop and attempts to exfiltrate data further raise red flags.
Live on npm for 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
quae-dolore-nostrum
213.21.24
by exzuperi2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends potentially sensitive system information to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and indicates possible data theft. The inclusion of a hardcoded external server and a Telegram contact link further supports the likelihood of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 18 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
epicagames-user
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero18
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 2 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
content-silent-alarms
0.0.1
by vaibhavjain12
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file gathers sensitive system and user information (such as hostname, username, DNS servers, and home directory) and sends it via HTTPS POST to a suspicious domain (twohyakoxgefycnqfkqebjdg4d9o2dz3y[.]oast[.]fun) without user consent, indicating malicious behavior.
danalibs
1.19.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is making an HTTP request to an external server. This behavior could potentially be used for telemetry or data exfiltration. Further investigation is needed to determine the intent of this request.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
spinal-service-ticket
9.2.9
by npm062889
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 17 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-web-pubsub-express
0.0.1-security.3
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of [@azure/web-pubsub](https://socket.dev/npm/package/@azure/web-pubsub) Explanation: The package 'azure-web-pubsub-express' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name is very similar to '@azure/web-pubsub', and the lack of a distinct description or purpose suggests it could be a typosquat. The maintainer 'npm' does not provide enough information to confirm legitimacy.
thispackagedoesnotexist
0.7.7
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code poses significant security risks due to the potential for executing malicious executables and establishing unauthorized connections. Further analysis of the code's context and the legitimacy of 'reverse.exe' is necessary to fully assess the risks.
Live on PyPI for 6 days, 15 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/tedcollin/uniroute/v2
v2.1.5
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The code has several potential security risks, including downloading and executing files from unknown sources and disabling TLS certificate verification.
vite-plugin-ssl
1.0.3
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code masquerades as a legitimate Vite SSL plugin but contains a malicious reverse shell payload. Despite its seemingly innocent plugin functionality for SSL certificate management, it includes a covert background process that establishes a persistent TCP connection to a hardcoded IP address (192.168.20.145:5432). The code spawns a system shell (cmd.exe on Windows, /bin/sh on Unix) and pipes its input/output to the remote connection. The malicious connection automatically attempts to reconnect every 5 seconds if disconnected, indicating persistent backdoor behavior. While not heavily obfuscated, the malware disguises itself as a legitimate development tool to avoid detection.
exelion
0.4.9
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This code is designed specifically to generate malicious XML payloads for XXE attacks, XML bombs, and SSRF exploitation. It provides ready-made attack templates that could lead to file system access, data theft, denial of service, and network reconnaissance. The code has no legitimate security testing context and appears intended for malicious use.
azure-graphrbac
2.7.9
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of azure azure-graphrbac is a malicious package that exfiltrates system (Ex - hostname) and project details to external servers.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lsjglsjdv
1.0
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains malicious behavior by exfiltrating potentially sensitive clipboard data to an external server without user consent, representing a significant privacy and security risk. The code is not obfuscated but contains implementation bugs. The provided reports are invalid and unhelpful. This package should be flagged as high risk and potentially malicious.
com.unity.modules.androidjni
5.0.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects various system and package information and sends it to a remote server. This may include hostname, username, and other sensitive data.
Live on npm for 18 hours and 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cookie_info
1.0.0
by davidrauschenbach
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and involves filesystem and OS operations, raising concerns about potential malicious behavior. Without deobfuscation, it's challenging to confirm specific threats, but the risk is significant.
Live on npm for 6 days, 16 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@wf-wfria/pioneer-core
9.9.9
by megalyth
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to exfiltrate memory mapping data from the host system to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
github.com/yeswehack/xsshunter-express
v0.0.0-20211102123609-ca80195fb759
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits multiple signs of malicious behavior, including data collection, remote code execution, and potential data exfiltration. The presence of these elements indicates a high risk to user privacy and security.
iddmma
1.0
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The package poses significant security risks due to its intended functionality as a network scanning and attack tool. The presence of scapy and the ambiguous author details suggest potential malicious use. A high malware score is warranted based on these factors.
azure-graphrbac
31.1000.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of azure azure-graphrbac is a malicious package that exfiltrates system (Ex - hostname) and project details to external servers.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pyroscope-nodejs
30.20.20
by aman00003
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is malicious. It performs unauthorized data exfiltration of system information, environment secrets, and public IP address to a suspicious external domain. The DNS queries and HTTPS POST requests leak sensitive data without user consent, constituting a serious security and privacy risk. The code is not obfuscated but clearly designed for malicious data theft.
coinbase-connect
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero11
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 1 hour and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
marinff-test
0.5
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly malicious. It is explicitly designed to open a reverse shell to a specified IP and port when the package is installed, potentially allowing unauthorized remote access to the system. This represents a severe security threat.
Live on PyPI for 3 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
relap-adroom
0.21.99
by zantadyl
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing actions typical of malware, including data exfiltration via DNS and executing remote code using eval. These activities pose a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.4.787
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script 'packer/provisioners/post_install.sh' exhibits malicious behavior by performing several harmful actions: - **Deletes user and root history files**: Uses secure deletion methods to remove history files, potentially to conceal malicious activities. - **Clears system log files**: Erases log files from '/var/log', hindering the ability to audit and investigate system actions. - **Disables the root account**: Locks the root account password without ensuring alternative secure administrative access, possibly preventing legitimate administrative operations. - **Sets a weak default password ('changeme') for the 'admin' user**: Introduces a significant security risk by using an easily guessable password, facilitating unauthorized access. These actions can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, disrupt legitimate operations, and prevent system recovery. The combination of log and history deletion, disabling of root access, and setting weak credentials indicates malicious intent to compromise system security and conceal nefarious activities.
bison-whistle-lta727
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to execute a series of functions from various imported modules, all of which have unusual names and a non-standard method `functame`. This could potentially be an indicator of obfuscated or malicious behavior. However, the actual behavior of the functions being called is not visible from the provided code, which makes it difficult to determine the exact nature and intent. Further inspection of the imported modules is required to draw a definitive conclusion.
Live on npm for 56 days, 20 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
1.14.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and likely malicious. It collects sensitive system information and package data and sends it to external servers without user consent. The presence of an indefinite loop and attempts to exfiltrate data further raise red flags.
Live on npm for 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
quae-dolore-nostrum
213.21.24
by exzuperi2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends potentially sensitive system information to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and indicates possible data theft. The inclusion of a hardcoded external server and a Telegram contact link further supports the likelihood of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 18 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
epicagames-user
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero18
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 2 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
content-silent-alarms
0.0.1
by vaibhavjain12
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file gathers sensitive system and user information (such as hostname, username, DNS servers, and home directory) and sends it via HTTPS POST to a suspicious domain (twohyakoxgefycnqfkqebjdg4d9o2dz3y[.]oast[.]fun) without user consent, indicating malicious behavior.
danalibs
1.19.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is making an HTTP request to an external server. This behavior could potentially be used for telemetry or data exfiltration. Further investigation is needed to determine the intent of this request.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
spinal-service-ticket
9.2.9
by npm062889
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 17 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-web-pubsub-express
0.0.1-security.3
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of [@azure/web-pubsub](https://socket.dev/npm/package/@azure/web-pubsub) Explanation: The package 'azure-web-pubsub-express' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name is very similar to '@azure/web-pubsub', and the lack of a distinct description or purpose suggests it could be a typosquat. The maintainer 'npm' does not provide enough information to confirm legitimacy.
thispackagedoesnotexist
0.7.7
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code poses significant security risks due to the potential for executing malicious executables and establishing unauthorized connections. Further analysis of the code's context and the legitimacy of 'reverse.exe' is necessary to fully assess the risks.
Live on PyPI for 6 days, 15 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/tedcollin/uniroute/v2
v2.1.5
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The code has several potential security risks, including downloading and executing files from unknown sources and disabling TLS certificate verification.
vite-plugin-ssl
1.0.3
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code masquerades as a legitimate Vite SSL plugin but contains a malicious reverse shell payload. Despite its seemingly innocent plugin functionality for SSL certificate management, it includes a covert background process that establishes a persistent TCP connection to a hardcoded IP address (192.168.20.145:5432). The code spawns a system shell (cmd.exe on Windows, /bin/sh on Unix) and pipes its input/output to the remote connection. The malicious connection automatically attempts to reconnect every 5 seconds if disconnected, indicating persistent backdoor behavior. While not heavily obfuscated, the malware disguises itself as a legitimate development tool to avoid detection.
exelion
0.4.9
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This code is designed specifically to generate malicious XML payloads for XXE attacks, XML bombs, and SSRF exploitation. It provides ready-made attack templates that could lead to file system access, data theft, denial of service, and network reconnaissance. The code has no legitimate security testing context and appears intended for malicious use.
azure-graphrbac
2.7.9
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of azure azure-graphrbac is a malicious package that exfiltrates system (Ex - hostname) and project details to external servers.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lsjglsjdv
1.0
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains malicious behavior by exfiltrating potentially sensitive clipboard data to an external server without user consent, representing a significant privacy and security risk. The code is not obfuscated but contains implementation bugs. The provided reports are invalid and unhelpful. This package should be flagged as high risk and potentially malicious.
com.unity.modules.androidjni
5.0.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects various system and package information and sends it to a remote server. This may include hostname, username, and other sensitive data.
Live on npm for 18 hours and 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cookie_info
1.0.0
by davidrauschenbach
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and involves filesystem and OS operations, raising concerns about potential malicious behavior. Without deobfuscation, it's challenging to confirm specific threats, but the risk is significant.
Live on npm for 6 days, 16 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@wf-wfria/pioneer-core
9.9.9
by megalyth
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to exfiltrate memory mapping data from the host system to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
github.com/yeswehack/xsshunter-express
v0.0.0-20211102123609-ca80195fb759
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits multiple signs of malicious behavior, including data collection, remote code execution, and potential data exfiltration. The presence of these elements indicates a high risk to user privacy and security.
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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Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub
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.
Scott Roberts
CISO at UiPath
As a happy Socket customer, I've been impressed with how quickly they are adding value to the product, this move is a great step!
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. Check them out and follow Feross Aboukhadijeh to see more updates coming from them in the future.
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.
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 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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