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Oracle Drags Its Feet in the JavaScript Trademark Dispute
Oracle seeks to dismiss fraud claims in the JavaScript trademark dispute, delaying the case and avoiding questions about its right to the name.
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@lbank/lbank-utils
3000.0.0
by descar45
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to have malicious behavior as it collects system information and sends it to a remote server without user consent or encryption. It also executes arbitrary shell commands and deletes a file. The hardcoded URL raises further suspicion. The security risk is high.
security-alert-watcher
0.0.1
by mryayaa
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package's "package.json" file includes a "preinstall" script that attempts to exfiltrate the "/etc/shadow" file by sending it to a dynamically constructed URL using "curl". The script sends the contents of "/etc/shadow" to "$(hostname)uzbsomiaulpyeqwgzyaurf7k8udsmjrvy[.]oast[.]fun", where "$(hostname)" is replaced with the local system's hostname. This behavior is highly malicious as it attempts to steal sensitive system password hashes.
Live on npm for 26 days, 15 hours and 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
aker-cas-cli
1.0.0
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in aker-cas-cli (RubyGems)
amazon-analytics
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 9 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
deere-ui-domain-framework
1.0.0
by shaikhyaser
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is attempting to perform a DNS lookup to a suspicious domain. This behavior could be indicative of data exfiltration or unauthorized tracking.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
iberia-api
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero22
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
react-experimental-builtin
4.1.2
by testfin857
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior typical of data exfiltration by collecting and sending sensitive information to an untrusted domain.
Live on npm for 6 days, 7 hours and 44 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
underworld-nebula-wsa426
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code imports several modules with unconventional names and invokes a non-standard method `functame` on each. The method names and the number of unrelated modules raise suspicion of potentially obfuscated or malicious behavior. Further inspection of each imported module is necessary to confirm the intent and safety of the code.
Live on npm for 57 days, 6 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lib-comdig
6.6.6
by magicsam666
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is attempting to exfiltrate sensitive data (the contents of the /etc/passwd file) to a remote server. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
zunkernel
1.1.2
by asielhv
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This batch script exhibits suspicious behavior, such as modifying the PATHEXT environment variable to remove the .JS extension, running a script from an unknown 'zunkernel' module, and passing unvalidated command line arguments to it. These actions could potentially be used to obscure the execution of malicious JavaScript code. However, without examining the contents of the 'zun-cli.js' script, it is not possible to definitively conclude if this script is malicious or not. Further investigation into the 'zunkernel' module and the 'zun-cli.js' script is recommended to determine the actual risk posed by this script.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.4.526
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script 'packer/provisioners/post_install.sh' exhibits malicious behavior by performing several harmful actions: - **Deletes user and root history files**: Uses secure deletion methods to remove history files, potentially to conceal malicious activities. - **Clears system log files**: Erases log files from '/var/log', hindering the ability to audit and investigate system actions. - **Disables the root account**: Locks the root account password without ensuring alternative secure administrative access, possibly preventing legitimate administrative operations. - **Sets a weak default password ('changeme') for the 'admin' user**: Introduces a significant security risk by using an easily guessable password, facilitating unauthorized access. These actions can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, disrupt legitimate operations, and prevent system recovery. The combination of log and history deletion, disabling of root access, and setting weak credentials indicates malicious intent to compromise system security and conceal nefarious activities.
ptrsec_rce_test
0.0.2
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in ptrsec_rce_test (RubyGems)
vivo-packages
69.69.71
by froyd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
vue-kindeditor-js
2.1.2
by yc6558011
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code is heavily obfuscated, which raises concerns about potential hidden behavior. However, without further details or specific reports, it's difficult to ascertain the presence of vulnerabilities or malicious intent. Further analysis, including deobfuscation, would be necessary for a more accurate assessment.
Live on npm for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
freetvg-karjakak
1.2.4
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by collecting and transmitting sensitive user data without consent. This poses a significant security risk, warranting high malware and risk scores.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.33
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
bobjoll
5.639.3
by hfrpik
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be obfuscated and has several unusual patterns and hardcoded values. It sends a POST request to a remote server with data encoded in base64. The purpose of this request is not clear and could potentially be malicious. Further investigation and analysis are recommended.
ac-animation-sequencer
10.999.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is likely intended for malicious use, specifically data exfiltration. The obfuscation, use of system information gathering, dynamic DNS construction with encoded system data, and sending this data to a remote server via ping command are indicators of malicious intent. The code does not directly damage system files or steal credentials in a traditional sense, but it violates user privacy by leaking system information.
Live on npm for 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@ljon/meterpreter-backdoor
1.0.2
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @ljon/meterpreter-backdoor (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (fc8d64a22d47684bee253cf7b8c674edd75ce97c1f420c5bdf550e7fd1e145cc) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
epicagames-oauth
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero17
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zva/web
99.50.55
by dummyuser1229
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and exhibits behaviors typical of malicious software, such as dynamic code execution and network communication to a potentially suspicious URL. This poses a significant security risk.
test-hach
71.32.1
by hach-bug-bounty
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is running the 'host' command with a hostname that is generated by base64 encoding the output of two commands: 'hostname' and 'whoami'. This is a clear indication of command injection and could potentially be used to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
reac6-hintl
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jb-rpd-splash
99.10.10
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in potentially malicious behavior by collecting sensitive system information and sending it to a remote server without clear user consent. The hard-coded domain, data obfuscation, and lack of transparency raise significant privacy and security concerns. The risk score is high due to the invasive nature of the code.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
oj-odcs-common
9.9.9
by n0nce
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is designed to collect and exfiltrate sensitive system and user information to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@lbank/lbank-utils
3000.0.0
by descar45
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to have malicious behavior as it collects system information and sends it to a remote server without user consent or encryption. It also executes arbitrary shell commands and deletes a file. The hardcoded URL raises further suspicion. The security risk is high.
security-alert-watcher
0.0.1
by mryayaa
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package's "package.json" file includes a "preinstall" script that attempts to exfiltrate the "/etc/shadow" file by sending it to a dynamically constructed URL using "curl". The script sends the contents of "/etc/shadow" to "$(hostname)uzbsomiaulpyeqwgzyaurf7k8udsmjrvy[.]oast[.]fun", where "$(hostname)" is replaced with the local system's hostname. This behavior is highly malicious as it attempts to steal sensitive system password hashes.
Live on npm for 26 days, 15 hours and 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
aker-cas-cli
1.0.0
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in aker-cas-cli (RubyGems)
amazon-analytics
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 9 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
deere-ui-domain-framework
1.0.0
by shaikhyaser
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is attempting to perform a DNS lookup to a suspicious domain. This behavior could be indicative of data exfiltration or unauthorized tracking.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
iberia-api
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero22
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
react-experimental-builtin
4.1.2
by testfin857
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior typical of data exfiltration by collecting and sending sensitive information to an untrusted domain.
Live on npm for 6 days, 7 hours and 44 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
underworld-nebula-wsa426
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code imports several modules with unconventional names and invokes a non-standard method `functame` on each. The method names and the number of unrelated modules raise suspicion of potentially obfuscated or malicious behavior. Further inspection of each imported module is necessary to confirm the intent and safety of the code.
Live on npm for 57 days, 6 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lib-comdig
6.6.6
by magicsam666
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is attempting to exfiltrate sensitive data (the contents of the /etc/passwd file) to a remote server. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
zunkernel
1.1.2
by asielhv
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This batch script exhibits suspicious behavior, such as modifying the PATHEXT environment variable to remove the .JS extension, running a script from an unknown 'zunkernel' module, and passing unvalidated command line arguments to it. These actions could potentially be used to obscure the execution of malicious JavaScript code. However, without examining the contents of the 'zun-cli.js' script, it is not possible to definitively conclude if this script is malicious or not. Further investigation into the 'zunkernel' module and the 'zun-cli.js' script is recommended to determine the actual risk posed by this script.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.4.526
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script 'packer/provisioners/post_install.sh' exhibits malicious behavior by performing several harmful actions: - **Deletes user and root history files**: Uses secure deletion methods to remove history files, potentially to conceal malicious activities. - **Clears system log files**: Erases log files from '/var/log', hindering the ability to audit and investigate system actions. - **Disables the root account**: Locks the root account password without ensuring alternative secure administrative access, possibly preventing legitimate administrative operations. - **Sets a weak default password ('changeme') for the 'admin' user**: Introduces a significant security risk by using an easily guessable password, facilitating unauthorized access. These actions can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, disrupt legitimate operations, and prevent system recovery. The combination of log and history deletion, disabling of root access, and setting weak credentials indicates malicious intent to compromise system security and conceal nefarious activities.
ptrsec_rce_test
0.0.2
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in ptrsec_rce_test (RubyGems)
vivo-packages
69.69.71
by froyd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
vue-kindeditor-js
2.1.2
by yc6558011
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code is heavily obfuscated, which raises concerns about potential hidden behavior. However, without further details or specific reports, it's difficult to ascertain the presence of vulnerabilities or malicious intent. Further analysis, including deobfuscation, would be necessary for a more accurate assessment.
Live on npm for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
freetvg-karjakak
1.2.4
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by collecting and transmitting sensitive user data without consent. This poses a significant security risk, warranting high malware and risk scores.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.33
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
bobjoll
5.639.3
by hfrpik
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code appears to be obfuscated and has several unusual patterns and hardcoded values. It sends a POST request to a remote server with data encoded in base64. The purpose of this request is not clear and could potentially be malicious. Further investigation and analysis are recommended.
ac-animation-sequencer
10.999.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is likely intended for malicious use, specifically data exfiltration. The obfuscation, use of system information gathering, dynamic DNS construction with encoded system data, and sending this data to a remote server via ping command are indicators of malicious intent. The code does not directly damage system files or steal credentials in a traditional sense, but it violates user privacy by leaking system information.
Live on npm for 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@ljon/meterpreter-backdoor
1.0.2
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @ljon/meterpreter-backdoor (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (fc8d64a22d47684bee253cf7b8c674edd75ce97c1f420c5bdf550e7fd1e145cc) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
epicagames-oauth
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero17
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system information by sending it to an external domain via DNS queries. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, as it involves unauthorized data transmission without user consent.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zva/web
99.50.55
by dummyuser1229
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and exhibits behaviors typical of malicious software, such as dynamic code execution and network communication to a potentially suspicious URL. This poses a significant security risk.
test-hach
71.32.1
by hach-bug-bounty
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is running the 'host' command with a hostname that is generated by base64 encoding the output of two commands: 'hostname' and 'whoami'. This is a clear indication of command injection and could potentially be used to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
reac6-hintl
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jb-rpd-splash
99.10.10
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in potentially malicious behavior by collecting sensitive system information and sending it to a remote server without clear user consent. The hard-coded domain, data obfuscation, and lack of transparency raise significant privacy and security concerns. The risk score is high due to the invasive nature of the code.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
oj-odcs-common
9.9.9
by n0nce
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is designed to collect and exfiltrate sensitive system and user information to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
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Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub
Congrats to @feross and the hard-working team behind @SocketSecurity on today's launch!
Suz Hinton
Senior Software Engineer at Stripe
heck yes this is awesome!!! Congrats team 🎉👏
Matteo Collina
Node.js maintainer, Fastify lead maintainer
So awesome to see @SocketSecurity launch with a fresh approach! Excited to have supported the team from the early days.
DC Posch
Director of Technology at AppFolio, CTO at Dynasty
This is going to be super important, especially for crypto projects where a compromised dependency results in stolen user assets.
Luis Naranjo
Software Engineer at Microsoft
If software supply chain attacks through npm don't scare the shit out of you, you're not paying close enough attention.
@SocketSecurity sounds like an awesome product. I'll be using socket.dev instead of npmjs.org to browse npm packages going forward
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Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
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Engineering Team Lead at Coder
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Staff Developer at Codecademy
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Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
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CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
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Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour
Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
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Ryan Noon
Founder & CEO at Material Security
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Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this
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VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻
Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else's code and you rely on the people that build it.
This is both exciting and problematic. You are bringing real risk into your organization, and I'm excited to see progress in the industry from OpenSSF scorecards and package analyzers to the company that Feross Aboukhadijeh is building!
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