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354766/Dokhacgiakhoa/antigravity-ide/sql-injection-testing/

cdf451b9d0ae8c42d57fa5ca58f63d1274edd0e6

Live on socket

Blocked by Socket

No executable code to analyze. The fragment reads as guidance for offensive security testing, requiring explicit authorization and safe handling. Without code, risk assessment at the code level is limited; the fragment signals potential misuse if applied without permission. Recommend supplying actual code for a proper review or clarifying testing authorization and scope.

@elizaos/agent

2.0.0-alpha.403

by shawticus

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The fragment includes a highly sensitive endpoint (/api/wallet/export) that returns raw wallet private keys (EVM_PRIVATE_KEY and SOLANA_PRIVATE_KEY) directly in the HTTP JSON response. This is a credential-exfiltration sink and is extremely dangerous if the endpoint is not strictly authenticated/authorized (not shown in the snippet). The code also persists and propagates private keys into process.env and config, increasing risk. Aside from this, the rest appears to be wallet provisioning/config logic with network calls to steward/cloud services.

ravstack

18.0.7

by ravproject.dev

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is very likely malicious. It generates a payload/script, writes it to disk, and executes it via PowerShell. The generated commands show Windows-specific process manipulation and input/UI interaction (Win32/user32-style and Stop-Process-like behavior), which is consistent with sabotage or operational malicious control. The heavy use of obfuscation/indirection further increases suspicion.

lightseqe

99.7

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system information and sends it to suspicious external URLs, which is indicative of data exfiltration. This behavior is consistent with malicious intent, posing a significant security risk.

Live on pypi for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

github.com/yaklang/yaklang

v1.3.2-0.20240312142352-c9508393feb0

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

WebLogic CORBA/IIOP exploitation framework containing hardcoded exploit payloads for binding/rebinding remote objects and executing remote constructor payloads. The code implements multi-stage attacks including backdoor installation capabilities through serialized Java bytecode injection. Contains embedded hex-encoded payloads targeting WebLogic internal classes (weblogic[.]corba[.]cos[.]naming[.]NamingContextAny) and CORBA naming contexts. Functionality includes remote command execution through getServerLocation method calls and JNDI manipulation attacks. While this is legitimate penetration testing code within a security framework, the presence of ready-to-use exploit payloads and backdoor installation mechanisms represents unusual patterns that security tools should flag for review.

acddaun

1.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements clear data exfiltration: it reads the caller's code object and filename, writes them to disk, and uploads them to a remote FTP server using embedded credentials over unencrypted FTP. The presence of hardcoded credentials and explicit remote upload indicates malicious or at least highly suspicious behavior for a dependency. Even though the snippet contains a syntax error that prevents execution as-is, the intent and mechanics are explicit. Recommendation: treat this package as malicious, do not use, remove from supply chain, rotate any leaked credentials, and investigate hosts where it executed for possible data exposure.

ngsma-commons

1.0.2

by sonahri501

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive system information to a suspicious external domain without user consent. This represents a high security risk and is indicative of malware activity. The code is not obfuscated but should be treated as dangerous and avoided.

Live on npm for 29 days, 4 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

hide330

1.0.0

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This is a clear example of malicious behavior and poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

synapse-sso-proconnect

0.1.20

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script silently gathers detailed host information—hostname, OS type/version/architecture, local and public IP addresses, current user and working directory—and exfiltrates it without consent. Data is sent via HTTP GET and POST to hard-coded endpoints at http://34[.]229[.]201[.]136:8080/jpd3[.]php and http://34[.]229[.]201[.]136:8080/jpd4[.]php. On failure it falls back to a WebSocket connection at wss://yourserver[.]com/socket. It also suppresses error messages when run during pip install to avoid raising suspicion.

Live on pypi for 5 hours and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

dew-baileys

3.1.0

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

`lotusbail` is a malicious npm package that masquerades as a WhatsApp Web API library by forking legitimate Baileys-based code and preserving working messaging functionality. In addition to normal API behavior, it inserts a wrapper around the WhatsApp WebSocket client so that all traffic passing through the library is duplicated for collection. Reported data theft includes WhatsApp authentication tokens and session keys, full message content (sent/received and historical), contact lists (including phone numbers), and transferred media/files. The package also attempts to establish persistent unauthorized access by hijacking the WhatsApp device-linking (“pairing”) workflow using a hardcoded pairing code, effectively linking an attacker-controlled device to the victim’s account; removing the npm dependency does not automatically remove the linked device. To hinder detection, the exfiltration endpoint is hidden behind multiple obfuscation layers, collected data is encrypted (including a custom RSA implementation), and the code includes anti-debugging traps designed to disrupt analysis.

ryuzakilib

0.6.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements direct exfiltration of caller-supplied credentials (api_key in header and bot_token in URL) to a hardcoded external service. Even if the remote service is benign, this pattern is dangerous: secrets transmitted in URL query parameters and to unknown third parties can be logged, leaked, or abused. Treat this code as high security risk. Do not use with real secrets. Replace with explicit, auditable remote endpoints, avoid placing tokens in URLs, and require clear justification and consent before sending any credentials externally.

node-tg-bot-sdk

0.66.1

by cryptoshiny.com

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits behavior that is potentially malicious, including unauthorized modification of SSH keys and sending system data to an external server. These actions pose significant security risks and suggest the presence of a backdoor.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

youtube-scrapper

0.0.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module performs a straightforward CSV-to-Postgres upload but contains a high-risk anomaly: it transparently sends the supplied database password to a hardcoded external IP (3.21.144.229) via psycopg2.connect while also connecting to the user-specified host via SQLAlchemy. That behavior effectively leaks credentials to an unexpected host and is consistent with credential exfiltration (or a critical developer mistake). Additional risks: dynamic SQL in read_table (SQL injection), unconditional DROP/CREATE (destructive), lack of TLS/secure connection options, and no input validation or error handling. Remediation: remove or correct the hardcoded connection, avoid embedding credentials in strings (use environment-secured credentials or parameterized config), enforce TLS, validate/sanitize table names or use parameterized queries, add error handling and least-privilege DB users. Treat code as unsafe until fixed.

aspidites

1.15.3

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code implements a high-risk dynamic evaluation pattern by evaluating tokens within the caller’s scope. This creates a strong possibility of arbitrary code execution and data leakage if tokens originate from untrusted inputs. Hardening should include removing eval, replacing with safe resolvers, sandboxing, or strict token whitelisting and restricting scope access. This pattern is unsuitable for trusted libraries exposes in open-source supply chains without significant safeguards.

18f-dashboard

0.9.999

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is attempting to exfiltrate system information by sending it over the network using the ping command. This behavior is potentially malicious as it may result in data leakage or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Live on npm for 2 hours and 44 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

meshcentral

0.2.2-r

by ysainthilaire

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module implements a full-featured remote agent with powerful capabilities: arbitrary command evaluation, filesystem CRUD, file upload/download, outbound HTTP/websocket connections (with TLS verification disabled for websockets), Intel AMT interrogation, KVM/WebRTC remote desktop streaming and control, and data reporting back to a controlling server. Those capabilities enable comprehensive remote control and data exfiltration. If this package is deployed without explicit trust and access controls, it poses a high security risk and is functionally equivalent to remote administration or potentially malicious RAT behavior. Use only when you fully trust the source and network controls; otherwise consider this high-risk.

esoftplay

0.0.95-r

by danang

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file contains an explicit data exfiltration channel: tm() sends project configuration and dependency details to a hardcoded Telegram bot token and chat_id using curl invoked via shell exec. Combined with unescaped string concatenation into shell commands (command injection risk) and use of child_process.exec throughout, this is a significant supply-chain/privacy risk. Remediation: remove or disable tm(), remove hardcoded tokens, make telemetry optional and configurable, avoid child_process.exec with shell and prefer spawn/execFile with argument arrays or properly escape inputs, and sanitize any data used in shell contexts. Treat this module as unsafe for inclusion until those issues are fixed.

ivopetkov/users-bearframework-addon

0.5.6

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits a clear and high-risk security posture primarily due to executing server-provided JavaScript via new Function(result.jsCode) and inserting server-provided HTML into the DOM without explicit sanitization. This creates a remote code execution vector and XSS risks if backend content is compromised or tampered with. Additionally, unvalidated redirects and overriding the global Promise implementation raise maintainability and reliability concerns. Recommend removing or restricting server-delivered JS execution, validating and sanitizing all server payloads, avoiding untrusted HTML injections, and avoiding broad modifications to global language/runtime features. Consider introducing explicit, audited, and sandboxed integration points for server-provided content.”,

meichen.aop

0.0.35

by MeiChen

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

This assembly contains a clearly obfuscated runtime loader/agent that reads embedded resources, verifies and decrypts them, allocates executable memory, writes payload bytes into process memory, and installs or invokes the payload via native API calls and runtime handle manipulation. Those behaviors (in-memory decryption and execution, modifying CLR/JIT pointers, writing /proc/self/mem, P/Invokes to VirtualAlloc/WriteProcessMemory/OpenProcess, RuntimeHelpers/Marshal low-level operations) are characteristic of a loader/backdoor or a runtime code-injection component and are not appropriate for a benign AOP/HTTP utility. Treat this package as malicious/untrusted until proven otherwise; remove it from sensitive deployments and investigate origin and purpose. Manual forensic inspection of the embedded resources and dynamic behavior in a controlled (instrumented) environment is required to determine precise payload actions.

mizobot

1.0.5

by hbmodsofc

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

`lotusbail` is a malicious npm package that masquerades as a WhatsApp Web API library by forking legitimate Baileys-based code and preserving working messaging functionality. In addition to normal API behavior, it inserts a wrapper around the WhatsApp WebSocket client so that all traffic passing through the library is duplicated for collection. Reported data theft includes WhatsApp authentication tokens and session keys, full message content (sent/received and historical), contact lists (including phone numbers), and transferred media/files. The package also attempts to establish persistent unauthorized access by hijacking the WhatsApp device-linking (“pairing”) workflow using a hardcoded pairing code, effectively linking an attacker-controlled device to the victim’s account; removing the npm dependency does not automatically remove the linked device. To hinder detection, the exfiltration endpoint is hidden behind multiple obfuscation layers, collected data is encrypted (including a custom RSA implementation), and the code includes anti-debugging traps designed to disrupt analysis.

balcony-deluge-yaa475

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The provided code primarily uses external packages with no visible malicious logic in itself. However, it depends entirely on these packages which have function names that could potentially be obfuscating malicious actions. The confidence in this analysis is low due to the lack of visibility into the imported packages.

Live on npm for 57 days, 19 hours and 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

leadtools.sharepoint

23.0.0.4

by LEADTOOLS

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

This assembly contains a heavily obfuscated native/managed loader that reads embedded resources or module memory, decrypts data with a hardcoded symmetric key/IV, allocates and writes executable memory, manipulates memory protections, creates delegates from function pointers and invokes them, and enumerates/targets process modules (including clrjit.dll). These are strong indicators of runtime code injection/patching and dynamic payload loading — behaviors consistent with a malicious loader or backdoor. The public SharePoint API surface appears to be a decoy; the embedded obfuscated class performs dangerous low-level operations. Do not trust or use this package without a full forensic review; treat it as malicious.

354766/aaaaqwq/agi-super-skills/feishu-automation/

225377126f1fc90a30e25f9f0466b724d5df1618

Live on socket

Blocked by Socket

The code is highly obfuscated and contains credential handling with external network communication to likely Feishu-like endpoints. The combination of encoded payloads, embedded secrets, and automated credential/token workflows strongly indicates backdoor/credential-exfiltration behavior. Treat as high risk; require deobfuscation, secret removal, and provenance verification before any use. A thorough, controlled audit is necessary to confirm benign intent or discard.

354766/Dokhacgiakhoa/antigravity-ide/sql-injection-testing/

cdf451b9d0ae8c42d57fa5ca58f63d1274edd0e6

Live on socket

Blocked by Socket

No executable code to analyze. The fragment reads as guidance for offensive security testing, requiring explicit authorization and safe handling. Without code, risk assessment at the code level is limited; the fragment signals potential misuse if applied without permission. Recommend supplying actual code for a proper review or clarifying testing authorization and scope.

@elizaos/agent

2.0.0-alpha.403

by shawticus

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The fragment includes a highly sensitive endpoint (/api/wallet/export) that returns raw wallet private keys (EVM_PRIVATE_KEY and SOLANA_PRIVATE_KEY) directly in the HTTP JSON response. This is a credential-exfiltration sink and is extremely dangerous if the endpoint is not strictly authenticated/authorized (not shown in the snippet). The code also persists and propagates private keys into process.env and config, increasing risk. Aside from this, the rest appears to be wallet provisioning/config logic with network calls to steward/cloud services.

ravstack

18.0.7

by ravproject.dev

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is very likely malicious. It generates a payload/script, writes it to disk, and executes it via PowerShell. The generated commands show Windows-specific process manipulation and input/UI interaction (Win32/user32-style and Stop-Process-like behavior), which is consistent with sabotage or operational malicious control. The heavy use of obfuscation/indirection further increases suspicion.

lightseqe

99.7

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system information and sends it to suspicious external URLs, which is indicative of data exfiltration. This behavior is consistent with malicious intent, posing a significant security risk.

Live on pypi for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

github.com/yaklang/yaklang

v1.3.2-0.20240312142352-c9508393feb0

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

WebLogic CORBA/IIOP exploitation framework containing hardcoded exploit payloads for binding/rebinding remote objects and executing remote constructor payloads. The code implements multi-stage attacks including backdoor installation capabilities through serialized Java bytecode injection. Contains embedded hex-encoded payloads targeting WebLogic internal classes (weblogic[.]corba[.]cos[.]naming[.]NamingContextAny) and CORBA naming contexts. Functionality includes remote command execution through getServerLocation method calls and JNDI manipulation attacks. While this is legitimate penetration testing code within a security framework, the presence of ready-to-use exploit payloads and backdoor installation mechanisms represents unusual patterns that security tools should flag for review.

acddaun

1.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements clear data exfiltration: it reads the caller's code object and filename, writes them to disk, and uploads them to a remote FTP server using embedded credentials over unencrypted FTP. The presence of hardcoded credentials and explicit remote upload indicates malicious or at least highly suspicious behavior for a dependency. Even though the snippet contains a syntax error that prevents execution as-is, the intent and mechanics are explicit. Recommendation: treat this package as malicious, do not use, remove from supply chain, rotate any leaked credentials, and investigate hosts where it executed for possible data exposure.

ngsma-commons

1.0.2

by sonahri501

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive system information to a suspicious external domain without user consent. This represents a high security risk and is indicative of malware activity. The code is not obfuscated but should be treated as dangerous and avoided.

Live on npm for 29 days, 4 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

hide330

1.0.0

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This is a clear example of malicious behavior and poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

synapse-sso-proconnect

0.1.20

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script silently gathers detailed host information—hostname, OS type/version/architecture, local and public IP addresses, current user and working directory—and exfiltrates it without consent. Data is sent via HTTP GET and POST to hard-coded endpoints at http://34[.]229[.]201[.]136:8080/jpd3[.]php and http://34[.]229[.]201[.]136:8080/jpd4[.]php. On failure it falls back to a WebSocket connection at wss://yourserver[.]com/socket. It also suppresses error messages when run during pip install to avoid raising suspicion.

Live on pypi for 5 hours and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

dew-baileys

3.1.0

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

`lotusbail` is a malicious npm package that masquerades as a WhatsApp Web API library by forking legitimate Baileys-based code and preserving working messaging functionality. In addition to normal API behavior, it inserts a wrapper around the WhatsApp WebSocket client so that all traffic passing through the library is duplicated for collection. Reported data theft includes WhatsApp authentication tokens and session keys, full message content (sent/received and historical), contact lists (including phone numbers), and transferred media/files. The package also attempts to establish persistent unauthorized access by hijacking the WhatsApp device-linking (“pairing”) workflow using a hardcoded pairing code, effectively linking an attacker-controlled device to the victim’s account; removing the npm dependency does not automatically remove the linked device. To hinder detection, the exfiltration endpoint is hidden behind multiple obfuscation layers, collected data is encrypted (including a custom RSA implementation), and the code includes anti-debugging traps designed to disrupt analysis.

ryuzakilib

0.6.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements direct exfiltration of caller-supplied credentials (api_key in header and bot_token in URL) to a hardcoded external service. Even if the remote service is benign, this pattern is dangerous: secrets transmitted in URL query parameters and to unknown third parties can be logged, leaked, or abused. Treat this code as high security risk. Do not use with real secrets. Replace with explicit, auditable remote endpoints, avoid placing tokens in URLs, and require clear justification and consent before sending any credentials externally.

node-tg-bot-sdk

0.66.1

by cryptoshiny.com

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits behavior that is potentially malicious, including unauthorized modification of SSH keys and sending system data to an external server. These actions pose significant security risks and suggest the presence of a backdoor.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

youtube-scrapper

0.0.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module performs a straightforward CSV-to-Postgres upload but contains a high-risk anomaly: it transparently sends the supplied database password to a hardcoded external IP (3.21.144.229) via psycopg2.connect while also connecting to the user-specified host via SQLAlchemy. That behavior effectively leaks credentials to an unexpected host and is consistent with credential exfiltration (or a critical developer mistake). Additional risks: dynamic SQL in read_table (SQL injection), unconditional DROP/CREATE (destructive), lack of TLS/secure connection options, and no input validation or error handling. Remediation: remove or correct the hardcoded connection, avoid embedding credentials in strings (use environment-secured credentials or parameterized config), enforce TLS, validate/sanitize table names or use parameterized queries, add error handling and least-privilege DB users. Treat code as unsafe until fixed.

aspidites

1.15.3

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code implements a high-risk dynamic evaluation pattern by evaluating tokens within the caller’s scope. This creates a strong possibility of arbitrary code execution and data leakage if tokens originate from untrusted inputs. Hardening should include removing eval, replacing with safe resolvers, sandboxing, or strict token whitelisting and restricting scope access. This pattern is unsuitable for trusted libraries exposes in open-source supply chains without significant safeguards.

18f-dashboard

0.9.999

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is attempting to exfiltrate system information by sending it over the network using the ping command. This behavior is potentially malicious as it may result in data leakage or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Live on npm for 2 hours and 44 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

meshcentral

0.2.2-r

by ysainthilaire

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module implements a full-featured remote agent with powerful capabilities: arbitrary command evaluation, filesystem CRUD, file upload/download, outbound HTTP/websocket connections (with TLS verification disabled for websockets), Intel AMT interrogation, KVM/WebRTC remote desktop streaming and control, and data reporting back to a controlling server. Those capabilities enable comprehensive remote control and data exfiltration. If this package is deployed without explicit trust and access controls, it poses a high security risk and is functionally equivalent to remote administration or potentially malicious RAT behavior. Use only when you fully trust the source and network controls; otherwise consider this high-risk.

esoftplay

0.0.95-r

by danang

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file contains an explicit data exfiltration channel: tm() sends project configuration and dependency details to a hardcoded Telegram bot token and chat_id using curl invoked via shell exec. Combined with unescaped string concatenation into shell commands (command injection risk) and use of child_process.exec throughout, this is a significant supply-chain/privacy risk. Remediation: remove or disable tm(), remove hardcoded tokens, make telemetry optional and configurable, avoid child_process.exec with shell and prefer spawn/execFile with argument arrays or properly escape inputs, and sanitize any data used in shell contexts. Treat this module as unsafe for inclusion until those issues are fixed.

ivopetkov/users-bearframework-addon

0.5.6

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits a clear and high-risk security posture primarily due to executing server-provided JavaScript via new Function(result.jsCode) and inserting server-provided HTML into the DOM without explicit sanitization. This creates a remote code execution vector and XSS risks if backend content is compromised or tampered with. Additionally, unvalidated redirects and overriding the global Promise implementation raise maintainability and reliability concerns. Recommend removing or restricting server-delivered JS execution, validating and sanitizing all server payloads, avoiding untrusted HTML injections, and avoiding broad modifications to global language/runtime features. Consider introducing explicit, audited, and sandboxed integration points for server-provided content.”,

meichen.aop

0.0.35

by MeiChen

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

This assembly contains a clearly obfuscated runtime loader/agent that reads embedded resources, verifies and decrypts them, allocates executable memory, writes payload bytes into process memory, and installs or invokes the payload via native API calls and runtime handle manipulation. Those behaviors (in-memory decryption and execution, modifying CLR/JIT pointers, writing /proc/self/mem, P/Invokes to VirtualAlloc/WriteProcessMemory/OpenProcess, RuntimeHelpers/Marshal low-level operations) are characteristic of a loader/backdoor or a runtime code-injection component and are not appropriate for a benign AOP/HTTP utility. Treat this package as malicious/untrusted until proven otherwise; remove it from sensitive deployments and investigate origin and purpose. Manual forensic inspection of the embedded resources and dynamic behavior in a controlled (instrumented) environment is required to determine precise payload actions.

mizobot

1.0.5

by hbmodsofc

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

`lotusbail` is a malicious npm package that masquerades as a WhatsApp Web API library by forking legitimate Baileys-based code and preserving working messaging functionality. In addition to normal API behavior, it inserts a wrapper around the WhatsApp WebSocket client so that all traffic passing through the library is duplicated for collection. Reported data theft includes WhatsApp authentication tokens and session keys, full message content (sent/received and historical), contact lists (including phone numbers), and transferred media/files. The package also attempts to establish persistent unauthorized access by hijacking the WhatsApp device-linking (“pairing”) workflow using a hardcoded pairing code, effectively linking an attacker-controlled device to the victim’s account; removing the npm dependency does not automatically remove the linked device. To hinder detection, the exfiltration endpoint is hidden behind multiple obfuscation layers, collected data is encrypted (including a custom RSA implementation), and the code includes anti-debugging traps designed to disrupt analysis.

balcony-deluge-yaa475

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The provided code primarily uses external packages with no visible malicious logic in itself. However, it depends entirely on these packages which have function names that could potentially be obfuscating malicious actions. The confidence in this analysis is low due to the lack of visibility into the imported packages.

Live on npm for 57 days, 19 hours and 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

leadtools.sharepoint

23.0.0.4

by LEADTOOLS

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

This assembly contains a heavily obfuscated native/managed loader that reads embedded resources or module memory, decrypts data with a hardcoded symmetric key/IV, allocates and writes executable memory, manipulates memory protections, creates delegates from function pointers and invokes them, and enumerates/targets process modules (including clrjit.dll). These are strong indicators of runtime code injection/patching and dynamic payload loading — behaviors consistent with a malicious loader or backdoor. The public SharePoint API surface appears to be a decoy; the embedded obfuscated class performs dangerous low-level operations. Do not trust or use this package without a full forensic review; treat it as malicious.

354766/aaaaqwq/agi-super-skills/feishu-automation/

225377126f1fc90a30e25f9f0466b724d5df1618

Live on socket

Blocked by Socket

The code is highly obfuscated and contains credential handling with external network communication to likely Feishu-like endpoints. The combination of encoded payloads, embedded secrets, and automated credential/token workflows strongly indicates backdoor/credential-exfiltration behavior. Treat as high risk; require deobfuscation, secret removal, and provenance verification before any use. A thorough, controlled audit is necessary to confirm benign intent or discard.

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Supply chain attacks are on the rise

Attackers have taken notice of the opportunity to attack organizations through open source dependencies. Supply chain attacks rose a whopping 700% in the past year, with over 15,000 recorded attacks.

Nov 23, 2025

Shai Hulud v2

Shai Hulud v2 campaign: preinstall script (setup_bun.js) and loader (setup_bin.js) that installs/locates Bun and executes an obfuscated bundled malicious script (bun_environment.js) with suppressed output.

Nov 05, 2025

Elves on npm

A surge of auto-generated "elf-stats" npm packages is being published every two minutes from new accounts. These packages contain simple malware variants and are being rapidly removed by npm. At least 420 unique packages have been identified, often described as being generated every two minutes, with some mentioning a capture the flag challenge or test.

Jul 04, 2025

RubyGems Automation-Tool Infostealer

Since at least March 2023, a threat actor using multiple aliases uploaded 60 malicious gems to RubyGems that masquerade as automation tools (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, WordPress, and Naver). The gems display a Korean Glimmer-DSL-LibUI login window, then exfiltrate the entered username/password and the host's MAC address via HTTP POST to threat actor-controlled infrastructure.

Mar 13, 2025

North Korea's Contagious Interview Campaign

Since late 2024, we have tracked hundreds of malicious npm packages and supporting infrastructure tied to North Korea's Contagious Interview operation, with tens of thousands of downloads targeting developers and tech job seekers. The threat actors run a factory-style playbook: recruiter lures and fake coding tests, polished GitHub templates, and typosquatted or deceptive dependencies that install or import into real projects.

Jul 23, 2024

Network Reconnaissance Campaign

A malicious npm supply chain attack that leveraged 60 packages across three disposable npm accounts to fingerprint developer workstations and CI/CD servers during installation. Each package embedded a compact postinstall script that collected hostnames, internal and external IP addresses, DNS resolvers, usernames, home and working directories, and package metadata, then exfiltrated this data as a JSON blob to a hardcoded Discord webhook.

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