Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
evernote-thrift
6.4.3
by ctfxctf
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing potentially malicious activities by collecting and exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
123rf_contributor_web
9.867.9
by whatever99
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script creates a reverse shell connection to a remote server, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the user's system, and sends data to an external server.
Live on npm for 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
asf-renderer
1.0.0
by dmodi96
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
6.11.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is engaging in data exfiltration by sending system and user information to external domains without consent. This behavior is consistent with malicious intent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tst-atk
1.2.29
by lvarell4
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potentially malicious behavior as it reads the content of a file and sends it to an external server, which could result in data leakage. It is using 'exec' to run shell commands, which is risky if the input is not properly sanitized.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
the-met-bingo-every-sunday-at-9pm-here-is-a-free-game-board-you-858
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 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
futurejson
0.4.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in futurejson (PyPI)
soulbot
3.1.0
by lagghu15
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and has potential to contain malware or other malicious functionality.
Live on npm for 1 day, 23 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hs-promise-rejection-tracking
8.999.999
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 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dream11-fc-icons
7.2.2
by adityan_captain_rip
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects the user's current working directory and sends it to a remote server via DNS lookup, potentially leaking sensitive information.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
verify-materials
0.1.4
by yunfang
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code dynamically fetches and executes JavaScript based on URL and localStorage parameters, which could be exploited if an attacker has control over these inputs. The reliance on external sources for executable content increases the risk of malicious code injection.
Live on npm for 14 days, 21 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@phaticusthiccy/open-apis
1.7.0
by phaticusthiccy
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to read data from a web page, but the presence of obfuscated code, dynamic execution, and external library imports raises security concerns.
candy_-sql
0.1.0
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in candy_-sql (RubyGems)
apn-client
0.0.4
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in apn-client (RubyGems)
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 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.4.45
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.
raid-shadow-legends-promo-codes-free932
1.0.2
by robowxw
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potentially malicious behavior such as unauthorized login attempts and content publishing, as well as obfuscation and hard-coded credentials. The overall security risk is high due to the presence of these factors.
Live on npm for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
adidas-data-mesh
4.4.7
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly malicious as it gathers sensitive system information without user's consent and sends it to a remote host. It poses a significant security risk as it can be used for unauthorized surveillance and data theft.
Live on npm for 9 days and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
auto-validate
0.0.4
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in auto-validate (RubyGems)
hub-http
2.2.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing malicious activities by exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk and should be considered as malware.
Live on npm for 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
federalist-uswds-jekyll
0.0.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is performing malicious activities by exfiltrating sensitive system information to a suspicious domain (pingb.in). This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rust-functions
1.0.0
by securitest
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects system and package information and sends it to a remote server without a clear and legitimate purpose. This behavior raises privacy and security concerns. It is important to review the purpose and trustworthiness of the 'clgt.cc' endpoint and the need for the tracking functionality in the context of the larger project. Additionally, the code should be updated to handle errors from the request to the remote server.
Live on npm for 32 days, 16 hours and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-shadow-remake
1.0.0
by shadowfca
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 1 hour and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
accessibilik
1.0.14
by vladonchik
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code snippet is potentially risky as it dynamically generates CSS keyframes based on user input without proper sanitization, leading to CSS injection vulnerabilities.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eth_private_key_to_address
1.0.0
by ethkeycli
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.
evernote-thrift
6.4.3
by ctfxctf
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing potentially malicious activities by collecting and exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
123rf_contributor_web
9.867.9
by whatever99
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script creates a reverse shell connection to a remote server, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the user's system, and sends data to an external server.
Live on npm for 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
asf-renderer
1.0.0
by dmodi96
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
6.11.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is engaging in data exfiltration by sending system and user information to external domains without consent. This behavior is consistent with malicious intent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tst-atk
1.2.29
by lvarell4
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potentially malicious behavior as it reads the content of a file and sends it to an external server, which could result in data leakage. It is using 'exec' to run shell commands, which is risky if the input is not properly sanitized.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
the-met-bingo-every-sunday-at-9pm-here-is-a-free-game-board-you-858
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 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
futurejson
0.4.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in futurejson (PyPI)
soulbot
3.1.0
by lagghu15
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and has potential to contain malware or other malicious functionality.
Live on npm for 1 day, 23 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hs-promise-rejection-tracking
8.999.999
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 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dream11-fc-icons
7.2.2
by adityan_captain_rip
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects the user's current working directory and sends it to a remote server via DNS lookup, potentially leaking sensitive information.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
verify-materials
0.1.4
by yunfang
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code dynamically fetches and executes JavaScript based on URL and localStorage parameters, which could be exploited if an attacker has control over these inputs. The reliance on external sources for executable content increases the risk of malicious code injection.
Live on npm for 14 days, 21 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@phaticusthiccy/open-apis
1.7.0
by phaticusthiccy
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to read data from a web page, but the presence of obfuscated code, dynamic execution, and external library imports raises security concerns.
candy_-sql
0.1.0
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in candy_-sql (RubyGems)
apn-client
0.0.4
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in apn-client (RubyGems)
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 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.4.45
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.
raid-shadow-legends-promo-codes-free932
1.0.2
by robowxw
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potentially malicious behavior such as unauthorized login attempts and content publishing, as well as obfuscation and hard-coded credentials. The overall security risk is high due to the presence of these factors.
Live on npm for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
adidas-data-mesh
4.4.7
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly malicious as it gathers sensitive system information without user's consent and sends it to a remote host. It poses a significant security risk as it can be used for unauthorized surveillance and data theft.
Live on npm for 9 days and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
auto-validate
0.0.4
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in auto-validate (RubyGems)
hub-http
2.2.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing malicious activities by exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk and should be considered as malware.
Live on npm for 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
federalist-uswds-jekyll
0.0.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is performing malicious activities by exfiltrating sensitive system information to a suspicious domain (pingb.in). This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rust-functions
1.0.0
by securitest
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects system and package information and sends it to a remote server without a clear and legitimate purpose. This behavior raises privacy and security concerns. It is important to review the purpose and trustworthiness of the 'clgt.cc' endpoint and the need for the tracking functionality in the context of the larger project. Additionally, the code should be updated to handle errors from the request to the remote server.
Live on npm for 32 days, 16 hours and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-shadow-remake
1.0.0
by shadowfca
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 1 hour and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
accessibilik
1.0.14
by vladonchik
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code snippet is potentially risky as it dynamically generates CSS keyframes based on user input without proper sanitization, leading to CSS injection vulnerabilities.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eth_private_key_to_address
1.0.0
by ethkeycli
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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
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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
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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
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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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