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@everymatrix/casino-tournaments-limited-controller

0.0.329

by raul.vasile

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code contains a clear malicious/unauthorized insertion: within the EventSource polyfill there is a timed callback that, for clients whose timezone matches a hard-coded list, displays a political message using alert() and opens an external change.org URL. This is unrelated to the library's purpose, constitutes supply-chain sabotage/defacement targeting specific locales, and should be considered malicious. Remove or replace the package and audit upstream sources. The rest of the bundle appears to be legitimate application and polyfill code.

apt-toolkit

3.2.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The module is an offensive reconnaissance/prioritization generator: it codifies high-value targets, attack vectors, and vulnerability judgments for government, military, and critical infrastructure entities. Although it performs no network I/O or exploitation itself, its outputs are directly actionable and clearly intended to enable attacks. It should be treated as malicious or extremely high-risk and excluded from benign codebases and supply chains.

@planu/cli

1.50.0

by planudev

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module fragment is dominated by advanced obfuscation and packed initialization logic (multi-layer runtime string decoding, heavy caching/indirection, and anti-analysis constant/exception loops). No concrete malicious effect (network/file/process/exec) is visible in the excerpt, but the architecture is consistent with a loader/packer where the real payload likely consumes the decoded strings later. Treat as suspicious and review the complete file for the first concrete operational sink usage (network destinations/domains, eval/new Function, child_process/fs writes, or persistence mechanisms).

kohin-sdk

1.0.41

by sumiy_gorwadiya

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The open-source dependency has several security risks and potential malicious activity, including reentrancy vulnerabilities and unprotected functions.

Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

aether

0.3.12

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module invokes arbitrary client-supplied Python code via base64->compile->exec and then executes the resulting function on server-side objects. That behavior is a critical remote code execution vulnerability and a high supply-chain/security risk. If attacker-controlled builder.btops can reach this endpoint (even from an authorized UUID or a compromised client), arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, and system compromise are possible. Immediate remediation is required: disallow executing untrusted code, enforce strict signing/whitelisting, or execute in a secure sandbox.

github.com/weaveworks/weave

v1.4.2-0.20160110235246-46566e215927

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.

richardtmiles/carbonphp

9.4.4

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The dominant security concern is the explicit use of eval on data-derived JSON within CarbonPHP.handlebars, which can enable arbitrary code execution if data is attacker-controlled. Additional concerns include unsanitized dynamic script/template loading and a busy-wait sleep that can degrade performance and potentially expose timing information. Overall risk is high due to the eval pattern and dynamic content loading without strong sanitization.

github.com/milvus-io/milvus

v0.10.3-0.20211116013514-1278f4f356a2

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This code implements an insecure, unauthenticated RPC mechanism that allows remote clients to cause arbitrary code execution and exfiltrate files/system information. Using pickle over an untrusted network and invoking methods by client-supplied names are severe supply-chain/backdoor risks. Do not deploy or reuse this code in production; it should be treated as a backdoor/untrusted remote-execution component unless wrapped with strong authentication, authorization, sandboxing, and safe serialization.

rgrc

0.4.3

Live on cargo

Blocked by Socket

The snippet implements a covert command interception mechanism routing numerous common commands through an external handler (rgrc). While it can serve legitimate auditing in controlled environments, its default behavior—redirecting command execution, interactive-only activation, and dependence on an external, potentially untrusted component—constitutes a significant supply-chain and runtime integrity risk. The mapping bug (${commands[$0]}) compounds reliability concerns and could be exploited to alter behavior. This should be treated as high-risk and warrant removal or strict authorization and verifiable, auditable integration of rgrc.

@kui-shell/plugin-bash-like

0.24.0-nightly.0.0

by oliviaruan

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module is a high-risk remote shell/PTY bridge: it accepts WebSocket JSON from a remote party, spawns an interactive bash session, executes client-supplied commands via bash -c, streams command output back over the network, and accepts interactive input for arbitrary command sequences. It also supports client-controlled environment variables and performs macOS-specific dotfile manipulation consistent with reducing session artifacts. If authentication/authorization is not strict in surrounding components, the security impact is critical (remote command execution and data exfiltration).

dementor

1.0.0.dev21

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements an active mDNS responder capable of sending crafted (poisoned) mDNS answers based on configurable IPs and filters. It does not contain obvious obfuscation, credential theft, or external C2 communication, but its functionality enables local network spoofing/redirect attacks (MITM, service hijacking). Treat as high-risk: acceptable only in controlled, authorized testing environments. Investigate provenance and configuration if found in production or unexpected dependencies.

tplus-portaltouch

3.35.1

by tplus

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file contains a malicious React router component that implements a supply chain attack through navigation data exfiltration. The code appears to be a legitimate StaticRouter component but secretly intercepts all user navigation events (push, replace, go, goBack, goForward) through the globalHistoryHandler function and forwards them to an external package 'mutants-microfx'. Every navigation action is captured and sent to _mutantsMicrofx.history methods, creating a covert channel for stealing user browsing patterns and routing information. The malicious functionality is disguised within standard React Router patterns, making it difficult to detect during code reviews. Any application using this component would unknowingly transmit all navigation data to the external package without user consent or awareness.

procustodibus-agent

1.10.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is a deliberate disruptive tool that randomly toggles WireGuard interfaces on the host on a repeating schedule. It does not exfiltrate data or attempt stealthy persistence, but its behavior constitutes operational sabotage (intermittent denial-of-service for VPN/network interfaces). If found unexpectedly in a system or dependency, treat it as malicious and remove or quarantine; do not run on production hosts. If intentionally used for testing, restrict execution to isolated environments and review privileges and scheduling.

exp10it

2.6.56

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This file is offensive/exploit tooling: it performs automated reconnaissance, crafts and sends SQLi and PHP eval payloads against Joomla sites, extracts credentials/session data, and attempts to install a PHP webshell for persistence. Those behaviors constitute malicious activity (unauthorized access, credential theft, backdoor installation). Treat this code as malicious/exploitative; do not include it in trusted dependencies or run it on networks you do not own/authorize. The snippet contains some syntactic errors suggesting a truncated copy, but intent and many operational parts are explicit.

github.com/open-falcon/falcon-plus

v0.0.0-20150509022828-e511dd6ef4a3

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This module provides an HTTP-accessible remote command execution capability by executing request body content via `sh -c` and returning the command output to the caller. The only protection shown is an IP trust check (`g.IsTrustable(r.RemoteAddr)`), with no authentication/authorization or command allowlisting, making the design critically dangerous if reachable or misconfigured. High confidence of malicious/backdoor-like behavior in typical threat models.

business-kpi-manager

4.0.1

by darkice

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This file executes a shell command that gathers sensitive system information (e.g. whoami, hostname, /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow) and sends it to m5sbbyq7ykqr5rrmyej7p2bt2k8bw9ky[.]oastify[.]com via an HTTP POST request. The code attempts to read and transmit password hashes from /etc/shadow if accessible, indicating a clear intent to exfiltrate sensitive data without authorization.

Live on npm for 13 days, 13 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

xync-client

0.0.57.dev15

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This code is malicious in intent: it automates fraudulent interaction with a banking website, contains hardcoded sensitive credentials, evades automation detection, prompts an operator to supply OTPs (social-engineering), performs money transfers, and persists session state to disk for reuse. It should be treated as a tool for account takeover and financial theft. Do not run it; remove any storage_state files and investigate systems where it executed. The snippet also contains syntax errors and is incomplete, but those do not mitigate the clearly malicious purpose.

voicemetterr

1.0.2

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements clear and straightforward data exfiltration: it enumerates local files, filters recent small images, reads them, and uploads them to a hardcoded external Discord webhook. This is malicious in essentially all benign contexts (unauthorized file leakage). Treat this code as a high-risk indicator of compromise or backdoor; do not trust or ship it. Immediate remediation: remove the code, rotate any credentials or webhooks if present elsewhere, and inspect systems for prior exfiltration events (network logs, webhook receipts).

Live on pypi for 121 days, 13 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

rcv-with-media-plugins

1.99.99

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 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

tx-engine

0.4.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code contains a critical security flaw: untrusted input can be executed via eval(op), enabling arbitrary code execution. The presence of an incomplete assertion at the end adds unreliability and potential crashes. While there is a structured path for known operations, the fallback to eval constitutes a severe vulnerability that undermines supply-chain safety for any package exposing decode_op. Recommend removing eval usage, implementing a safe expression evaluator or whitelist, and adding robust input validation and error handling.

raveberry

0.9.2

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The script implements a reverse SSH tunnel that forwards local port 80 to a configured remote host/port using a root-owned SSH key and autossh to maintain the connection. Functionally this is a remote-access mechanism that can be legitimate for remote administration but is also a typical backdoor/exfiltration vector when deployed without explicit operator consent or when configuration is attacker-controlled. Key risks: runs as root, uses a root SSH private key, silent operation, and template-driven remote target. Recommend treating this as high-risk in a supply-chain context unless provenance, intent, and configuration (remote endpoint and key ownership) are verified and operators explicitly consent to this behavior.

github.com/milvus-io/milvus

v0.10.3-0.20211209012706-00720f8dd634

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This code implements an insecure, unauthenticated RPC mechanism that allows remote clients to cause arbitrary code execution and exfiltrate files/system information. Using pickle over an untrusted network and invoking methods by client-supplied names are severe supply-chain/backdoor risks. Do not deploy or reuse this code in production; it should be treated as a backdoor/untrusted remote-execution component unless wrapped with strong authentication, authorization, sandboxing, and safe serialization.

@everymatrix/casino-tournaments-limited-controller

0.0.329

by raul.vasile

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code contains a clear malicious/unauthorized insertion: within the EventSource polyfill there is a timed callback that, for clients whose timezone matches a hard-coded list, displays a political message using alert() and opens an external change.org URL. This is unrelated to the library's purpose, constitutes supply-chain sabotage/defacement targeting specific locales, and should be considered malicious. Remove or replace the package and audit upstream sources. The rest of the bundle appears to be legitimate application and polyfill code.

apt-toolkit

3.2.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The module is an offensive reconnaissance/prioritization generator: it codifies high-value targets, attack vectors, and vulnerability judgments for government, military, and critical infrastructure entities. Although it performs no network I/O or exploitation itself, its outputs are directly actionable and clearly intended to enable attacks. It should be treated as malicious or extremely high-risk and excluded from benign codebases and supply chains.

@planu/cli

1.50.0

by planudev

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module fragment is dominated by advanced obfuscation and packed initialization logic (multi-layer runtime string decoding, heavy caching/indirection, and anti-analysis constant/exception loops). No concrete malicious effect (network/file/process/exec) is visible in the excerpt, but the architecture is consistent with a loader/packer where the real payload likely consumes the decoded strings later. Treat as suspicious and review the complete file for the first concrete operational sink usage (network destinations/domains, eval/new Function, child_process/fs writes, or persistence mechanisms).

kohin-sdk

1.0.41

by sumiy_gorwadiya

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The open-source dependency has several security risks and potential malicious activity, including reentrancy vulnerabilities and unprotected functions.

Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

aether

0.3.12

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module invokes arbitrary client-supplied Python code via base64->compile->exec and then executes the resulting function on server-side objects. That behavior is a critical remote code execution vulnerability and a high supply-chain/security risk. If attacker-controlled builder.btops can reach this endpoint (even from an authorized UUID or a compromised client), arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, and system compromise are possible. Immediate remediation is required: disallow executing untrusted code, enforce strict signing/whitelisting, or execute in a secure sandbox.

github.com/weaveworks/weave

v1.4.2-0.20160110235246-46566e215927

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.

richardtmiles/carbonphp

9.4.4

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The dominant security concern is the explicit use of eval on data-derived JSON within CarbonPHP.handlebars, which can enable arbitrary code execution if data is attacker-controlled. Additional concerns include unsanitized dynamic script/template loading and a busy-wait sleep that can degrade performance and potentially expose timing information. Overall risk is high due to the eval pattern and dynamic content loading without strong sanitization.

github.com/milvus-io/milvus

v0.10.3-0.20211116013514-1278f4f356a2

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This code implements an insecure, unauthenticated RPC mechanism that allows remote clients to cause arbitrary code execution and exfiltrate files/system information. Using pickle over an untrusted network and invoking methods by client-supplied names are severe supply-chain/backdoor risks. Do not deploy or reuse this code in production; it should be treated as a backdoor/untrusted remote-execution component unless wrapped with strong authentication, authorization, sandboxing, and safe serialization.

rgrc

0.4.3

Live on cargo

Blocked by Socket

The snippet implements a covert command interception mechanism routing numerous common commands through an external handler (rgrc). While it can serve legitimate auditing in controlled environments, its default behavior—redirecting command execution, interactive-only activation, and dependence on an external, potentially untrusted component—constitutes a significant supply-chain and runtime integrity risk. The mapping bug (${commands[$0]}) compounds reliability concerns and could be exploited to alter behavior. This should be treated as high-risk and warrant removal or strict authorization and verifiable, auditable integration of rgrc.

@kui-shell/plugin-bash-like

0.24.0-nightly.0.0

by oliviaruan

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module is a high-risk remote shell/PTY bridge: it accepts WebSocket JSON from a remote party, spawns an interactive bash session, executes client-supplied commands via bash -c, streams command output back over the network, and accepts interactive input for arbitrary command sequences. It also supports client-controlled environment variables and performs macOS-specific dotfile manipulation consistent with reducing session artifacts. If authentication/authorization is not strict in surrounding components, the security impact is critical (remote command execution and data exfiltration).

dementor

1.0.0.dev21

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements an active mDNS responder capable of sending crafted (poisoned) mDNS answers based on configurable IPs and filters. It does not contain obvious obfuscation, credential theft, or external C2 communication, but its functionality enables local network spoofing/redirect attacks (MITM, service hijacking). Treat as high-risk: acceptable only in controlled, authorized testing environments. Investigate provenance and configuration if found in production or unexpected dependencies.

tplus-portaltouch

3.35.1

by tplus

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file contains a malicious React router component that implements a supply chain attack through navigation data exfiltration. The code appears to be a legitimate StaticRouter component but secretly intercepts all user navigation events (push, replace, go, goBack, goForward) through the globalHistoryHandler function and forwards them to an external package 'mutants-microfx'. Every navigation action is captured and sent to _mutantsMicrofx.history methods, creating a covert channel for stealing user browsing patterns and routing information. The malicious functionality is disguised within standard React Router patterns, making it difficult to detect during code reviews. Any application using this component would unknowingly transmit all navigation data to the external package without user consent or awareness.

procustodibus-agent

1.10.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is a deliberate disruptive tool that randomly toggles WireGuard interfaces on the host on a repeating schedule. It does not exfiltrate data or attempt stealthy persistence, but its behavior constitutes operational sabotage (intermittent denial-of-service for VPN/network interfaces). If found unexpectedly in a system or dependency, treat it as malicious and remove or quarantine; do not run on production hosts. If intentionally used for testing, restrict execution to isolated environments and review privileges and scheduling.

exp10it

2.6.56

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This file is offensive/exploit tooling: it performs automated reconnaissance, crafts and sends SQLi and PHP eval payloads against Joomla sites, extracts credentials/session data, and attempts to install a PHP webshell for persistence. Those behaviors constitute malicious activity (unauthorized access, credential theft, backdoor installation). Treat this code as malicious/exploitative; do not include it in trusted dependencies or run it on networks you do not own/authorize. The snippet contains some syntactic errors suggesting a truncated copy, but intent and many operational parts are explicit.

github.com/open-falcon/falcon-plus

v0.0.0-20150509022828-e511dd6ef4a3

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This module provides an HTTP-accessible remote command execution capability by executing request body content via `sh -c` and returning the command output to the caller. The only protection shown is an IP trust check (`g.IsTrustable(r.RemoteAddr)`), with no authentication/authorization or command allowlisting, making the design critically dangerous if reachable or misconfigured. High confidence of malicious/backdoor-like behavior in typical threat models.

business-kpi-manager

4.0.1

by darkice

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This file executes a shell command that gathers sensitive system information (e.g. whoami, hostname, /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow) and sends it to m5sbbyq7ykqr5rrmyej7p2bt2k8bw9ky[.]oastify[.]com via an HTTP POST request. The code attempts to read and transmit password hashes from /etc/shadow if accessible, indicating a clear intent to exfiltrate sensitive data without authorization.

Live on npm for 13 days, 13 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

xync-client

0.0.57.dev15

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This code is malicious in intent: it automates fraudulent interaction with a banking website, contains hardcoded sensitive credentials, evades automation detection, prompts an operator to supply OTPs (social-engineering), performs money transfers, and persists session state to disk for reuse. It should be treated as a tool for account takeover and financial theft. Do not run it; remove any storage_state files and investigate systems where it executed. The snippet also contains syntax errors and is incomplete, but those do not mitigate the clearly malicious purpose.

voicemetterr

1.0.2

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements clear and straightforward data exfiltration: it enumerates local files, filters recent small images, reads them, and uploads them to a hardcoded external Discord webhook. This is malicious in essentially all benign contexts (unauthorized file leakage). Treat this code as a high-risk indicator of compromise or backdoor; do not trust or ship it. Immediate remediation: remove the code, rotate any credentials or webhooks if present elsewhere, and inspect systems for prior exfiltration events (network logs, webhook receipts).

Live on pypi for 121 days, 13 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

rcv-with-media-plugins

1.99.99

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 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

tx-engine

0.4.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code contains a critical security flaw: untrusted input can be executed via eval(op), enabling arbitrary code execution. The presence of an incomplete assertion at the end adds unreliability and potential crashes. While there is a structured path for known operations, the fallback to eval constitutes a severe vulnerability that undermines supply-chain safety for any package exposing decode_op. Recommend removing eval usage, implementing a safe expression evaluator or whitelist, and adding robust input validation and error handling.

raveberry

0.9.2

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The script implements a reverse SSH tunnel that forwards local port 80 to a configured remote host/port using a root-owned SSH key and autossh to maintain the connection. Functionally this is a remote-access mechanism that can be legitimate for remote administration but is also a typical backdoor/exfiltration vector when deployed without explicit operator consent or when configuration is attacker-controlled. Key risks: runs as root, uses a root SSH private key, silent operation, and template-driven remote target. Recommend treating this as high-risk in a supply-chain context unless provenance, intent, and configuration (remote endpoint and key ownership) are verified and operators explicitly consent to this behavior.

github.com/milvus-io/milvus

v0.10.3-0.20211209012706-00720f8dd634

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

This code implements an insecure, unauthenticated RPC mechanism that allows remote clients to cause arbitrary code execution and exfiltrate files/system information. Using pickle over an untrusted network and invoking methods by client-supplied names are severe supply-chain/backdoor risks. Do not deploy or reuse this code in production; it should be treated as a backdoor/untrusted remote-execution component unless wrapped with strong authentication, authorization, sandboxing, and safe serialization.

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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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