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vimes
3.8.4
by cxramel
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits several characteristics of malicious behavior, including obfuscation, potential data exfiltration, and access to sensitive data paths. These factors warrant a high level of concern.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meditek
1.0.1
by jodx00
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends sensitive system information to a potentially malicious domain, which is a significant privacy and security concern. The behavior aligns with data exfiltration patterns, indicating a high risk of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 15 days, 10 hours and 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
coveo-101-commerce
3.0.0
by botx01
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script uses curl to send the contents of /etc/passwd to a remote server. This behavior is considered highly suspicious and potentially malicious.
Live on npm for 6 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hardhat-gas-optimizer
1.1.4
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of hardhat-gas-reporter - Explanation: The package 'hardhat-gas-optimizer' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name is very similar to 'hardhat-gas-reporter', differing only in the last word, which could easily confuse users. There is no indication of a distinct purpose, intentional play on words, or known maintainers, making it likely a typosquat.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lcnc-app
3.5.3
by pwn2day
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to capture and send system information to an external server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jessa-vue-components
4.2.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is exfiltrating system information to an external server using DNS queries, which is indicative of malicious behavior. This poses a significant security risk due to unauthorized data transmission.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mintel-react-ui
9.999.0
by kharaonemintel
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be malicious and is likely part of a supply chain attack or other form of malicious activity. It should not be used and should be removed from any affected systems immediately.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
gulp-filste5
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
www-search
99.9.4
by frankibxjv
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly likely to be malicious as it collects sensitive system information (hostname, current user, working directory, and file listing) and sends it to an external server. The use of base64 encoding and the domain 'pipedream.ne' are also highly suspicious.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
metasploit-payloads
2.0.32
by OJ Reeves, Tod Beardsley, Chris Doughty, Brent Cook
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The source code provides extensive system and network capabilities that can be used for legitimate purposes, such as system monitoring or management. However, these capabilities can also be leveraged for malicious activities, such as unauthorized data access or system manipulation. The potential for misuse warrants a moderate security risk and malware score.
prism-carousel-oqa741
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code imports several modules with unusual names and calls a non-standard function `.functame()` on each. The naming conventions and method calls are suspicious and could indicate obfuscated or non-standard behavior. However, without more information on what the imported modules actually do, it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of the risk. Further investigation into these modules is necessary.
Live on npm for 57 days, 1 hour and 27 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
demo-saas
1.0.0
by inventashif
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is a clear case of malware designed to stealthily steal sensitive system information and exfiltrate it to an attacker-controlled server. It collects a wide range of private data, including the contents of /etc/passwd, and sends it to a hardcoded suspicious domain using an HTTPS request. The code is structured to hide its malicious intent. Executing this code would result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data and represents an extremely high security risk. It should never be used or included in any project under any circumstances.
Live on npm for 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-duong
7.0.0
by tranthanhduong465465
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code automates Facebook login and includes features for handling two-factor authentication and automatic updates. However, the use of external updates and shell command execution poses security risks. The code does not appear to be obfuscated, but the potential for remote code execution and environment variable manipulation should be carefully reviewed.
Live on npm for 7 hours and 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
blz-internal-pkg_update
7.7.7
by kyle999
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script issues a curl command to send the system hostname to example[.]oast[.]fun without user consent, indicating unauthorized data collection. Although suspicious, it does not exhibit destructive or malicious capabilities.
reproduction-hardhat
1.0.1
by theoretical123
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly obfuscated and exhibits suspicious behavior, such as connecting to an external IP and executing commands. These actions suggest a high likelihood of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 11 hours and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fiinquant
0.9.5
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This file contains code that reverses a string, decodes it from base64, decompresses it with zlib, and then executes it via exec(). Such obfuscation is a common tactic in malicious scripts to hide their true functionality, which can include data exfiltration, system compromise, or other unauthorized activities. No specific domain or IP address references were found in the decoded payload, but the obfuscation strongly indicates malicious intent.
mystock-ui
6.5.8
by taka14185
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 12 days, 11 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
crumpet
1.0.5
by stilltheking
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and includes the use of 'child_process', which could be used for executing system commands. This presents a potential security risk. The obfuscation makes it challenging to determine the exact behavior, warranting a cautious approach.
Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
calculated_members_message
1.1.8
by tonyverapo
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects the current working directory and sends it to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 13 days, 9 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mcha
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 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.5.23
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script poses a high security risk as malware due to its ability to alter disk partitions without user interaction, leading to data loss or system damage.
sofa1-shop
9.9.9
by hanumanji123
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious, performing unauthorized data exfiltration of sensitive system and user information to an attacker-controlled domain. It poses a high security risk and should be considered malware. The code is not obfuscated but deliberately hides errors to avoid detection.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 51 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@vrtnu/web-components
1.90.0
by lennartp
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects the user's hostname and username and sends it to a remote server via an HTTP request.
assisted-chat
1.0.2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file exfiltrates sensitive user and system information (including user details, hostname, environment variables, and contents from /etc/passwd or C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts) via an HTTPS request to rfkdzilfytxwxuugbptenlr7n7wr1qdyg[.]oast[.]fun. It also attempts to spawn reverse shells connecting back to 157.173.200.135 on various ports, providing unauthorized remote access. These behaviors indicate clear malicious intent and pose a serious security risk.
Live on npm for 14 days, 6 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
2.8.8
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 7 hours and 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
vimes
3.8.4
by cxramel
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits several characteristics of malicious behavior, including obfuscation, potential data exfiltration, and access to sensitive data paths. These factors warrant a high level of concern.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meditek
1.0.1
by jodx00
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends sensitive system information to a potentially malicious domain, which is a significant privacy and security concern. The behavior aligns with data exfiltration patterns, indicating a high risk of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 15 days, 10 hours and 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
coveo-101-commerce
3.0.0
by botx01
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script uses curl to send the contents of /etc/passwd to a remote server. This behavior is considered highly suspicious and potentially malicious.
Live on npm for 6 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hardhat-gas-optimizer
1.1.4
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of hardhat-gas-reporter - Explanation: The package 'hardhat-gas-optimizer' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name is very similar to 'hardhat-gas-reporter', differing only in the last word, which could easily confuse users. There is no indication of a distinct purpose, intentional play on words, or known maintainers, making it likely a typosquat.
Live on npm for 8 hours and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lcnc-app
3.5.3
by pwn2day
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to capture and send system information to an external server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jessa-vue-components
4.2.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is exfiltrating system information to an external server using DNS queries, which is indicative of malicious behavior. This poses a significant security risk due to unauthorized data transmission.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mintel-react-ui
9.999.0
by kharaonemintel
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be malicious and is likely part of a supply chain attack or other form of malicious activity. It should not be used and should be removed from any affected systems immediately.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
gulp-filste5
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
www-search
99.9.4
by frankibxjv
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly likely to be malicious as it collects sensitive system information (hostname, current user, working directory, and file listing) and sends it to an external server. The use of base64 encoding and the domain 'pipedream.ne' are also highly suspicious.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
metasploit-payloads
2.0.32
by OJ Reeves, Tod Beardsley, Chris Doughty, Brent Cook
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The source code provides extensive system and network capabilities that can be used for legitimate purposes, such as system monitoring or management. However, these capabilities can also be leveraged for malicious activities, such as unauthorized data access or system manipulation. The potential for misuse warrants a moderate security risk and malware score.
prism-carousel-oqa741
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code imports several modules with unusual names and calls a non-standard function `.functame()` on each. The naming conventions and method calls are suspicious and could indicate obfuscated or non-standard behavior. However, without more information on what the imported modules actually do, it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of the risk. Further investigation into these modules is necessary.
Live on npm for 57 days, 1 hour and 27 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
demo-saas
1.0.0
by inventashif
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is a clear case of malware designed to stealthily steal sensitive system information and exfiltrate it to an attacker-controlled server. It collects a wide range of private data, including the contents of /etc/passwd, and sends it to a hardcoded suspicious domain using an HTTPS request. The code is structured to hide its malicious intent. Executing this code would result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data and represents an extremely high security risk. It should never be used or included in any project under any circumstances.
Live on npm for 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-duong
7.0.0
by tranthanhduong465465
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code automates Facebook login and includes features for handling two-factor authentication and automatic updates. However, the use of external updates and shell command execution poses security risks. The code does not appear to be obfuscated, but the potential for remote code execution and environment variable manipulation should be carefully reviewed.
Live on npm for 7 hours and 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
blz-internal-pkg_update
7.7.7
by kyle999
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script issues a curl command to send the system hostname to example[.]oast[.]fun without user consent, indicating unauthorized data collection. Although suspicious, it does not exhibit destructive or malicious capabilities.
reproduction-hardhat
1.0.1
by theoretical123
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly obfuscated and exhibits suspicious behavior, such as connecting to an external IP and executing commands. These actions suggest a high likelihood of malicious intent.
Live on npm for 11 hours and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fiinquant
0.9.5
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This file contains code that reverses a string, decodes it from base64, decompresses it with zlib, and then executes it via exec(). Such obfuscation is a common tactic in malicious scripts to hide their true functionality, which can include data exfiltration, system compromise, or other unauthorized activities. No specific domain or IP address references were found in the decoded payload, but the obfuscation strongly indicates malicious intent.
mystock-ui
6.5.8
by taka14185
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 12 days, 11 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
crumpet
1.0.5
by stilltheking
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and includes the use of 'child_process', which could be used for executing system commands. This presents a potential security risk. The obfuscation makes it challenging to determine the exact behavior, warranting a cautious approach.
Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
calculated_members_message
1.1.8
by tonyverapo
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects the current working directory and sends it to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 13 days, 9 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mcha
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 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.5.23
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script poses a high security risk as malware due to its ability to alter disk partitions without user interaction, leading to data loss or system damage.
sofa1-shop
9.9.9
by hanumanji123
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious, performing unauthorized data exfiltration of sensitive system and user information to an attacker-controlled domain. It poses a high security risk and should be considered malware. The code is not obfuscated but deliberately hides errors to avoid detection.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 51 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@vrtnu/web-components
1.90.0
by lennartp
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects the user's hostname and username and sends it to a remote server via an HTTP request.
assisted-chat
1.0.2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file exfiltrates sensitive user and system information (including user details, hostname, environment variables, and contents from /etc/passwd or C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts) via an HTTPS request to rfkdzilfytxwxuugbptenlr7n7wr1qdyg[.]oast[.]fun. It also attempts to spawn reverse shells connecting back to 157.173.200.135 on various ports, providing unauthorized remote access. These behaviors indicate clear malicious intent and pose a serious security risk.
Live on npm for 14 days, 6 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
2.8.8
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 7 hours and 15 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.
Known malware
Possible typosquat attack
NPM Shrinkwrap
Git dependency
HTTP dependency
Suspicious Stars on GitHub
Protestware or potentially unwanted behavior
Unstable ownership
AI-detected potential malware
Obfuscated code
Critical CVE
High CVE
Medium CVE
Low CVE
Bad dependency semver
Wildcard dependency
Unpopular package
Minified code
Socket optimized override available
Deprecated
Unmaintained
Explicitly Unlicensed Item
License Policy Violation
Misc. License Issues
Non-permissive License
Ambiguous License Classifier
Copyleft License
Unidentified License
No License Found
License exception
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.
Socket is built by a team of prolific open source maintainers whose software is downloaded over 1 billion times per month. We understand how to build tools that developers love. But don’t take our word for it.
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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Maintainer intentionally adds malware
Rogue maintainer sabotages his own open source package with 100M downloads/month, notably breaking Amazon's AWS SDK.
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Hijacked package adds cryptominers and password-stealing malware
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