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trident-fossil-aph235

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code imports several modules and invokes a method from each. The naming conventions and module names are unusual, which could potentially indicate obfuscation or malicious intent, but there is no clear evidence of malicious activity or security risks within the provided code itself. Further inspection of the imported modules would be necessary to fully understand their behavior.

Live on npm for 57 days, 20 hours and 27 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

meridian.scriptobject

0.0.3

by Accruent DemoCloud Team

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

The code is a direct execution trigger for an external VBScript via the Windows Script Host. This is a high-risk pattern because it defers all behavior to QuickDebug.VB and can lead to arbitrary code execution on the host. Without validation or integrity checks on QuickDebug.VB, this should be treated with caution in supply-chain contexts; the fragment itself is a potential abuse vector if QuickDebug.VB comes from an untrusted source.

@queuert/dashboard

0.11.0

by kvet

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This bundle contains a critical remote code execution mechanism: it fetches backend responses as raw text and immediately evaluates them with eval in the browser. If any API response can be influenced (server compromise, misconfiguration, cache/proxy tampering, or intentional executable-response design), an attacker can run arbitrary JavaScript in users’ browsers. Other issues (URL/DOM state JSON.parse and history manipulation) further broaden control-flow surfaces, but the eval-on-network path is the primary and decisive supply-chain/malware indicator.

dnszlsk/muad-dib

e29fa546e690e0e5eca7b0b992ecbbeed4ec889f

Live on actions

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is a credential-stealing/exfiltration payload: it reads AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY from environment variables and transmits it to a hardcoded external MQTT server immediately upon connection. High confidence of malicious intent and critical impact if executed in a context where the environment variable is present.

hashdecrypt

1.0.2

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code includes potentially suspicious network activity by posting data to a URL derived from a base64-encoded string. This could lead to data exfiltration if the data is sensitive. The obfuscation of the URL and the lack of transparency in network communication raise security concerns.

github.com/weaveworks/weave

v1.8.3-0.20170111131435-ebcb7f61087c

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.

354766/simhacker/moollm/skill-snitch/

950c5627fbc003966b068026a7e21b9d4e3d63b1

Live on socket

Blocked by Socket

High-confidence malicious artifact. The repository/skill deploys a macOS-oriented stealer via two delivery vectors: a password-protected GitHub release (password disclosed in metadata) and an inline base64-encoded payload decoded and piped into bash. The decoded payload contains a hardcoded C2 IP (91.92.242.30) and the package uses social-engineering (fake Apple URL, Unicode box) to lower user suspicion. Do not download or execute; treat any system that ran this code as compromised and initiate incident response (isolate host, collect volatile artifacts, rotate credentials, block C2 IP, and hunt for persistence).

ailever

0.3.126

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is a high-risk launcher: it unconditionally fetches Python code from a hardcoded remote repo and executes it locally via a shell-invoked Python process while passing unsanitized user inputs directly into the shell command. Even if the upstream repository is currently benign, the pattern enables trivial supply-chain compromise and shell injection. Mitigations: remove runtime download-and-exec; if fetching is necessary, pin and verify cryptographic hashes or signatures, validate content, avoid os.system (use subprocess with argument lists or importlib), sanitize inputs, and add error handling and logging. Treat this module as unsafe in security-sensitive environments until hardened.

chameleon-system/chameleon-shop

6.2.x-dev

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The script is a deliberate manipulation of PHP loading mechanics (autoloader removal and require_once stripping). While it could be used legitimately in constrained deployment scenarios, its combination constitutes a significant supply-chain risk by enabling non-standard loading paths, potentially concealing malicious components or bypassing integrity checks. Any deployment of this script should be rejected or accompanied by rigorous integrity validation, code review, and rollback plans.

jio-payment-sdk

1.1.7

by hiteshmehndiratta123

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The fragment exhibits high-risk, potentially malicious behavior by obfuscatedly injecting a third-party dependency (jio-payment-sdk) into the Android Gradle build and by copying SDK assets into the host Android project. The combination of heavy obfuscation, environment-aware branching, and modification of critical build artifacts constitutes a clear supply-chain security risk and potential backdoor-like activity. It should be treated as dangerous and excluded from production usage until a rigorous deobfuscation, reproducible audit, and explicit user consent are obtained.

ngx-lcg-condition-v2

0.0.60

by mykhailo_k

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This Angular component suite is mainly UI/form logic, but it contains a critical high-risk anomaly: a literal <script src=...spec.ts> tag inside the DynamicConditionComponent template, which introduces a runtime script-load/execution surface atypical for legitimate libraries. Additionally, the autocomplete feature performs client-side HTTP POST requests to a dynamically supplied URL and applies externally supplied headers, enabling data exfiltration of user search terms to arbitrary origins if configuration is attacker-influenced. Due to these factors, the module should be reviewed, the script tag removed, and autocomplete URL/headers strictly allowlisted and validated before use.

@whitespace.dev/browser

0.0.24

by joachimlindqvist

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is best characterized as a client-side session recording and exfiltration library. It intercepts sensitive browser signals (DOM mutations/operations, user interactions, console logs, storage, location, errors) and captures full HTTP request/response bodies via fetch/XHR, then persists them locally and uploads them to whitespace.dev endpoints when recording stops. Even with some value redaction, the capability to collect and transmit highly sensitive data makes it a strong spyware/telemetry risk rather than a benign utility. Review/approval and user consent/disclosure controls would be critical before using this dependency.

evonext/tracy

1.1.2

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

This module implements a client-side backdoor / remote code execution mechanism. By replacing global XHR constructors it intercepts all AJAX responses, looks for headers prefixed with the hard-coded tag 'lt-', reconstructs a Base64-encoded compressed payload from those headers, inflates it, and executes it using eval when window.Tracy is present. This is a high-severity malicious behavior: it allows arbitrary server-controlled JS to run in the context of any page that includes this module. Remove the module, treat systems that had this included as compromised for the duration it was active, and investigate the upstream source and distribution of this code.

tx.proj

1.1.6

by TianTeng

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

The code fragment exhibits high-risk patterns typical of in-memory payload loading, anti-tamper protection, and dynamic code execution via unmanaged interop. While it could be part of a legitimate protection mechanism for a complex GIS/Proj library, the combination of encrypted in-memory payloads, reflective/dynamic execution, and direct memory manipulation strongly suggests a loader-like capability with potential supply-chain risk. Recommend treating this as suspicious or potentially malicious until proven benign through thorough provenance checks, repository-wide review, and sandboxed dynamic analysis.

spiffe.io

9.10.0

by tomtom89

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script is designed to send sensitive system information to an external server, which is a clear indication of malicious behavior.

Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

y-dot

2.7.3

by meow-test

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server without the user's consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

hdev.hello-developer-copilot

0.0.11

Removed from openvsx

Blocked by Socket

This bundled extension contains high-risk behavior: it collects workspace and git user metadata and transmits it to a remote server, and it processes remote-sent patterns to locate and delete files in the user's workspace. Those two capabilities together constitute a remote-controlled destructive backdoor and data-exfiltration mechanism. Treat this package as malicious/untrusted: remove/uninstall, audit any impacted repositories and developer machines, and block its network endpoints until maintainers provide a transparent, auditable justification and un-obfuscated source code demonstrating safe behavior.

Live on openvsx for 71 days, 21 hours and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

regscale-cli

6.11.0.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements local file encryption/decryption using cryptography.Fernet and persistently stores a Fernet key and an encrypted copy of a user-provided passphrase. It targets files with certain extensions and overwrites them with ciphertext — behaviour identical to ransomware or a destructive encryption utility. The code is intentionally obfuscated, prompts for passphrases, and will encrypt files when invoked; although there is no explicit network exfiltration visible in this fragment, the local destructive behavior is high risk. Use or execution of this code in a project without clear, benign intent and safeguards would be dangerous.

bisheng-langchain

0.4.1

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module provides a code execution tool that runs arbitrary code blocks and optionally uploads produced files to MinIO. The primary risks are intentional or accidental exfiltration of produced artifacts (or any files the executed code reads) to external MinIO endpoints, arbitrary code execution with full process privileges, and deletion of matplotlib font cache files. There is no strong evidence of obfuscation or explicit backdoor; however, the functionality is inherently dangerous and should only be used in tightly controlled, sandboxed environments with trusted inputs. Also, the file as provided contains a syntax error (missing base_description assignment) and likely typos in MinIO parameter names.

tx-engine

0.3.8

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.

imagecomponents.wpf.imaging

4.0.1.2

by Image Components

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

This assembly contains heavy obfuscation and a large embedded runtime loader/crypto component that reads embedded resources and files, decrypts/decodes them, allocates executable memory, writes byte sequences into it, changes protections, and invokes them. It also uses OpenProcess/WriteProcessMemory which can inject code into other processes, and manipulates CLR/JIT internals and method pointers. These capabilities are consistent with code-injection, loader/backdoor, or tamper-resistant protection mechanisms and are not appropriate or expected for a UI property-grid control. The observed patterns indicate likely malicious or at least extremely high-risk behavior; the package should be treated as dangerous until proven otherwise.

lscommons

9.2.0

by mgzsec

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code contains a high-risk malicious backdoor that exfiltrates sensitive system and environment information to an external Telegram bot without user consent. This behavior qualifies as malware due to unauthorized data theft and privacy violation. The code is not obfuscated but poses a serious security risk and should be flagged and removed from any supply chain.

Live on npm for 11 days, 19 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

machineconfig

2.98

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is not obviously self-contained malware, but it contains dangerous supply-chain patterns: it fetches and executes remote scripts via shortened bit.ly URLs with no integrity checks, sources and executes local files in the user's home (which may have been replaced by cloud_copy), and exports a sensitive DECRYPTION_PASSWORD into the environment. These behaviors make it high risk for abuse: if any of the remote or cloud content is malicious (or the short URLs are redirected), arbitrary code execution, credential exposure, or persistent compromise could occur. Recommend not running this script on sensitive systems as-is. Replace curl | bash with verified downloads (checksums/signatures), avoid exporting secrets, validate SHARE_URL and sources, and audit the remote targets behind the short URLs before execution.

ailever

0.2.551

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is a high-risk launcher: it unconditionally fetches Python code from a hardcoded remote repo and executes it locally via a shell-invoked Python process while passing unsanitized user inputs directly into the shell command. Even if the upstream repository is currently benign, the pattern enables trivial supply-chain compromise and shell injection. Mitigations: remove runtime download-and-exec; if fetching is necessary, pin and verify cryptographic hashes or signatures, validate content, avoid os.system (use subprocess with argument lists or importlib), sanitize inputs, and add error handling and logging. Treat this module as unsafe in security-sensitive environments until hardened.

spm

1.3.1

by kangpangpang

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module performs a high-severity supply-chain risk: it fetches remote configuration over network URLs (potentially HTTP) and parses it using `eval('(' + content + ')')`, enabling arbitrary JavaScript execution during install/build/config loading. The evaluated objects are merged into effective configuration and can influence plugin initialization and build behavior. The additional prototype mutation further amplifies attacker impact if remote configuration is controlled.

trident-fossil-aph235

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code imports several modules and invokes a method from each. The naming conventions and module names are unusual, which could potentially indicate obfuscation or malicious intent, but there is no clear evidence of malicious activity or security risks within the provided code itself. Further inspection of the imported modules would be necessary to fully understand their behavior.

Live on npm for 57 days, 20 hours and 27 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

meridian.scriptobject

0.0.3

by Accruent DemoCloud Team

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

The code is a direct execution trigger for an external VBScript via the Windows Script Host. This is a high-risk pattern because it defers all behavior to QuickDebug.VB and can lead to arbitrary code execution on the host. Without validation or integrity checks on QuickDebug.VB, this should be treated with caution in supply-chain contexts; the fragment itself is a potential abuse vector if QuickDebug.VB comes from an untrusted source.

@queuert/dashboard

0.11.0

by kvet

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This bundle contains a critical remote code execution mechanism: it fetches backend responses as raw text and immediately evaluates them with eval in the browser. If any API response can be influenced (server compromise, misconfiguration, cache/proxy tampering, or intentional executable-response design), an attacker can run arbitrary JavaScript in users’ browsers. Other issues (URL/DOM state JSON.parse and history manipulation) further broaden control-flow surfaces, but the eval-on-network path is the primary and decisive supply-chain/malware indicator.

dnszlsk/muad-dib

e29fa546e690e0e5eca7b0b992ecbbeed4ec889f

Live on actions

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is a credential-stealing/exfiltration payload: it reads AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY from environment variables and transmits it to a hardcoded external MQTT server immediately upon connection. High confidence of malicious intent and critical impact if executed in a context where the environment variable is present.

hashdecrypt

1.0.2

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code includes potentially suspicious network activity by posting data to a URL derived from a base64-encoded string. This could lead to data exfiltration if the data is sensitive. The obfuscation of the URL and the lack of transparency in network communication raise security concerns.

github.com/weaveworks/weave

v1.8.3-0.20170111131435-ebcb7f61087c

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.

354766/simhacker/moollm/skill-snitch/

950c5627fbc003966b068026a7e21b9d4e3d63b1

Live on socket

Blocked by Socket

High-confidence malicious artifact. The repository/skill deploys a macOS-oriented stealer via two delivery vectors: a password-protected GitHub release (password disclosed in metadata) and an inline base64-encoded payload decoded and piped into bash. The decoded payload contains a hardcoded C2 IP (91.92.242.30) and the package uses social-engineering (fake Apple URL, Unicode box) to lower user suspicion. Do not download or execute; treat any system that ran this code as compromised and initiate incident response (isolate host, collect volatile artifacts, rotate credentials, block C2 IP, and hunt for persistence).

ailever

0.3.126

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is a high-risk launcher: it unconditionally fetches Python code from a hardcoded remote repo and executes it locally via a shell-invoked Python process while passing unsanitized user inputs directly into the shell command. Even if the upstream repository is currently benign, the pattern enables trivial supply-chain compromise and shell injection. Mitigations: remove runtime download-and-exec; if fetching is necessary, pin and verify cryptographic hashes or signatures, validate content, avoid os.system (use subprocess with argument lists or importlib), sanitize inputs, and add error handling and logging. Treat this module as unsafe in security-sensitive environments until hardened.

chameleon-system/chameleon-shop

6.2.x-dev

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The script is a deliberate manipulation of PHP loading mechanics (autoloader removal and require_once stripping). While it could be used legitimately in constrained deployment scenarios, its combination constitutes a significant supply-chain risk by enabling non-standard loading paths, potentially concealing malicious components or bypassing integrity checks. Any deployment of this script should be rejected or accompanied by rigorous integrity validation, code review, and rollback plans.

jio-payment-sdk

1.1.7

by hiteshmehndiratta123

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The fragment exhibits high-risk, potentially malicious behavior by obfuscatedly injecting a third-party dependency (jio-payment-sdk) into the Android Gradle build and by copying SDK assets into the host Android project. The combination of heavy obfuscation, environment-aware branching, and modification of critical build artifacts constitutes a clear supply-chain security risk and potential backdoor-like activity. It should be treated as dangerous and excluded from production usage until a rigorous deobfuscation, reproducible audit, and explicit user consent are obtained.

ngx-lcg-condition-v2

0.0.60

by mykhailo_k

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This Angular component suite is mainly UI/form logic, but it contains a critical high-risk anomaly: a literal <script src=...spec.ts> tag inside the DynamicConditionComponent template, which introduces a runtime script-load/execution surface atypical for legitimate libraries. Additionally, the autocomplete feature performs client-side HTTP POST requests to a dynamically supplied URL and applies externally supplied headers, enabling data exfiltration of user search terms to arbitrary origins if configuration is attacker-influenced. Due to these factors, the module should be reviewed, the script tag removed, and autocomplete URL/headers strictly allowlisted and validated before use.

@whitespace.dev/browser

0.0.24

by joachimlindqvist

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is best characterized as a client-side session recording and exfiltration library. It intercepts sensitive browser signals (DOM mutations/operations, user interactions, console logs, storage, location, errors) and captures full HTTP request/response bodies via fetch/XHR, then persists them locally and uploads them to whitespace.dev endpoints when recording stops. Even with some value redaction, the capability to collect and transmit highly sensitive data makes it a strong spyware/telemetry risk rather than a benign utility. Review/approval and user consent/disclosure controls would be critical before using this dependency.

evonext/tracy

1.1.2

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

This module implements a client-side backdoor / remote code execution mechanism. By replacing global XHR constructors it intercepts all AJAX responses, looks for headers prefixed with the hard-coded tag 'lt-', reconstructs a Base64-encoded compressed payload from those headers, inflates it, and executes it using eval when window.Tracy is present. This is a high-severity malicious behavior: it allows arbitrary server-controlled JS to run in the context of any page that includes this module. Remove the module, treat systems that had this included as compromised for the duration it was active, and investigate the upstream source and distribution of this code.

tx.proj

1.1.6

by TianTeng

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

The code fragment exhibits high-risk patterns typical of in-memory payload loading, anti-tamper protection, and dynamic code execution via unmanaged interop. While it could be part of a legitimate protection mechanism for a complex GIS/Proj library, the combination of encrypted in-memory payloads, reflective/dynamic execution, and direct memory manipulation strongly suggests a loader-like capability with potential supply-chain risk. Recommend treating this as suspicious or potentially malicious until proven benign through thorough provenance checks, repository-wide review, and sandboxed dynamic analysis.

spiffe.io

9.10.0

by tomtom89

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script is designed to send sensitive system information to an external server, which is a clear indication of malicious behavior.

Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

y-dot

2.7.3

by meow-test

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server without the user's consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

hdev.hello-developer-copilot

0.0.11

Removed from openvsx

Blocked by Socket

This bundled extension contains high-risk behavior: it collects workspace and git user metadata and transmits it to a remote server, and it processes remote-sent patterns to locate and delete files in the user's workspace. Those two capabilities together constitute a remote-controlled destructive backdoor and data-exfiltration mechanism. Treat this package as malicious/untrusted: remove/uninstall, audit any impacted repositories and developer machines, and block its network endpoints until maintainers provide a transparent, auditable justification and un-obfuscated source code demonstrating safe behavior.

Live on openvsx for 71 days, 21 hours and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

regscale-cli

6.11.0.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module implements local file encryption/decryption using cryptography.Fernet and persistently stores a Fernet key and an encrypted copy of a user-provided passphrase. It targets files with certain extensions and overwrites them with ciphertext — behaviour identical to ransomware or a destructive encryption utility. The code is intentionally obfuscated, prompts for passphrases, and will encrypt files when invoked; although there is no explicit network exfiltration visible in this fragment, the local destructive behavior is high risk. Use or execution of this code in a project without clear, benign intent and safeguards would be dangerous.

bisheng-langchain

0.4.1

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module provides a code execution tool that runs arbitrary code blocks and optionally uploads produced files to MinIO. The primary risks are intentional or accidental exfiltration of produced artifacts (or any files the executed code reads) to external MinIO endpoints, arbitrary code execution with full process privileges, and deletion of matplotlib font cache files. There is no strong evidence of obfuscation or explicit backdoor; however, the functionality is inherently dangerous and should only be used in tightly controlled, sandboxed environments with trusted inputs. Also, the file as provided contains a syntax error (missing base_description assignment) and likely typos in MinIO parameter names.

tx-engine

0.3.8

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.

imagecomponents.wpf.imaging

4.0.1.2

by Image Components

Live on nuget

Blocked by Socket

This assembly contains heavy obfuscation and a large embedded runtime loader/crypto component that reads embedded resources and files, decrypts/decodes them, allocates executable memory, writes byte sequences into it, changes protections, and invokes them. It also uses OpenProcess/WriteProcessMemory which can inject code into other processes, and manipulates CLR/JIT internals and method pointers. These capabilities are consistent with code-injection, loader/backdoor, or tamper-resistant protection mechanisms and are not appropriate or expected for a UI property-grid control. The observed patterns indicate likely malicious or at least extremely high-risk behavior; the package should be treated as dangerous until proven otherwise.

lscommons

9.2.0

by mgzsec

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code contains a high-risk malicious backdoor that exfiltrates sensitive system and environment information to an external Telegram bot without user consent. This behavior qualifies as malware due to unauthorized data theft and privacy violation. The code is not obfuscated but poses a serious security risk and should be flagged and removed from any supply chain.

Live on npm for 11 days, 19 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

machineconfig

2.98

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is not obviously self-contained malware, but it contains dangerous supply-chain patterns: it fetches and executes remote scripts via shortened bit.ly URLs with no integrity checks, sources and executes local files in the user's home (which may have been replaced by cloud_copy), and exports a sensitive DECRYPTION_PASSWORD into the environment. These behaviors make it high risk for abuse: if any of the remote or cloud content is malicious (or the short URLs are redirected), arbitrary code execution, credential exposure, or persistent compromise could occur. Recommend not running this script on sensitive systems as-is. Replace curl | bash with verified downloads (checksums/signatures), avoid exporting secrets, validate SHARE_URL and sources, and audit the remote targets behind the short URLs before execution.

ailever

0.2.551

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This script is a high-risk launcher: it unconditionally fetches Python code from a hardcoded remote repo and executes it locally via a shell-invoked Python process while passing unsanitized user inputs directly into the shell command. Even if the upstream repository is currently benign, the pattern enables trivial supply-chain compromise and shell injection. Mitigations: remove runtime download-and-exec; if fetching is necessary, pin and verify cryptographic hashes or signatures, validate content, avoid os.system (use subprocess with argument lists or importlib), sanitize inputs, and add error handling and logging. Treat this module as unsafe in security-sensitive environments until hardened.

spm

1.3.1

by kangpangpang

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This module performs a high-severity supply-chain risk: it fetches remote configuration over network URLs (potentially HTTP) and parses it using `eval('(' + content + ')')`, enabling arbitrary JavaScript execution during install/build/config loading. The evaluated objects are merged into effective configuration and can influence plugin initialization and build behavior. The additional prototype mutation further amplifies attacker impact if remote configuration is controlled.

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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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