Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
@fabric8-analytics/fabric8-analytics-lsp-server
0.9.4-ea.28
by valent1nee
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains heavily obfuscated code that collects system information (username, hostname, current working directory) and encodes it before performing a DNS lookup to ns1[.]3133700[.]xyz. This behavior suggests data exfiltration to an external server without user consent, classifying it as malicious software.
discord-volume
1.0.1
by discord-volume
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and potentially malicious due to its intent to download and execute an unverified executable file from the internet. The use of obfuscation techniques further raises concern about the intent of the code. There is a high risk of this being a supply chain attack where the downloaded executable could be malware.
Live on npm for 1 day, 3 hours and 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
wconsole-extractor
1.0.0
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exploit Flask applications running in debug mode, allowing unauthorized data access and command execution. It poses a significant security risk and aligns with malicious behavior patterns.
Live on PyPI for 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
chai-toolbox
6.3.1
by schaefermarshall
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script executes a local JavaScript file and then deletes it. This behavior is potentially suspicious and could be used to hide malicious code or cover tracks.
Live on npm for 7 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meraki-react-router
100.1.0
by mansih_singh
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is involved in unauthorized data exfiltration by sending sensitive system and package information to an external domain. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
uitk-react-action-list-item
25.1.13
by exped-poc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects system information and sends it to a remote server. It also uses obfuscated code and non-descriptive variable names, which raises suspicion.
Live on npm for 29 days, 11 hours and 56 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tfjs-backend-webgl
2.8.6
by jpdjpd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file collects detailed system information (e.g., hostname, OS type, IP addresses, user info) and transmits it to endpoints at example[.]com:8080/jpd[.]php and example[.]com:8080/jpd1[.]php. If the HTTP requests fail, it attempts to send data via wss://yourserver[.]com/socket. These actions indicate malicious data exfiltration without user consent.
Live on npm for 6 days, 9 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@jumpstart-ui/utils
9.648.0
by hvitor
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file conditionally reads system environment variables and sends them, in base64-encoded form, to an external domain (eo2x6z3vtvxheqc[.]m[.]pipedream[.]net) when certain conditions are met. The behavior is indicative of intentional data exfiltration and poses a significant security risk.
gae-scaffold
3.0.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in gae-scaffold (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (7fa0c6991b3823bfad7ac72276d2355a97e46c69912781af0872d99113be09d4) 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.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
edu-ctf-hw4-note
1.0.5
by ping666
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potential security risks, including data exfiltration through URL redirection and an attempt to access a sensitive system file (`/etc/passwd`). These behaviors suggest a moderate security risk and potential for misuse.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 44 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/filecoin-project/lotus
v1.27.0-rc1
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The script automates the setup of a Lotus miner but includes potentially risky behavior by sending wallet addresses to an external IP without verifying its trustworthiness. This could lead to unauthorized data transmission.
@diotoborg/quaerat-voluptatum
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @diotoborg/quaerat-voluptatum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (c317191d7f8baea64529f132a9125b5769292edde6c5456596b9bf43aa0d1d14) 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.
asd-tt
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The placeholder code indicates a serious historical issue with malicious content, leading to a high malware and risk score. The lack of accessible reports limits further analysis, but the context provided is sufficient to assess the risks associated with this package.
xenon-dawn-trv418-project
1.0.0
by afifcapcut112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code uses unconventional naming conventions and imports several non-standard modules with unknown behavior. The use of 'functame()' methods and the fixed string in the createSentence function are suspicious. However, without access to the actual implementation of these modules, it's difficult to definitively conclude if the code is malicious or not. There are several red flags that warrant a deeper review of the imported modules.
Live on npm for 56 days, 14 hours and 58 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
es6shsm
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in es6shsm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (532e251435e5aa43412f0a3d67927aad3b0df8a7a31d174bc651cda37d917934) 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.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
test7458
0.1.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script exhibits potentially malicious behavior by downloading and executing binaries from an untrusted and hardcoded IP address without any integrity checks. Suppressing output further raises concerns. The exact nature of the binaries is unknown, which makes this a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kasms
1.0.141
by psych0124
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code takes a base64 encoded string, decodes it, and evaluates it using the 'eval' function. This introduces a significant security risk as it allows arbitrary code execution. The code should be considered dangerous and should not be used.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
es6shsm
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in es6shsm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (532e251435e5aa43412f0a3d67927aad3b0df8a7a31d174bc651cda37d917934) 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.
Live on npm for 9 hours and 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
malpac
1.0.0
by marksl0455
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
uitk-react-cards
2.2.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is making an HTTP request to 'http://pingb.in/p/863fb18530e12f8300dac99fae4c'. This behavior could potentially be used for data exfiltration or to download malicious payloads. Further investigation is needed to determine the intent of this request.
Live on npm for 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@diotoborg/corporis-optio-tenetur
1.0.0
by quochoanglm58
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ac-appleicons
2.879.0
by hapl-icons
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is suspicious as it collects environment variables and sends them to a remote server with an obfuscated domain name. This behavior is indicative of potential data theft.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mciromatch
4.0.5
by nsrvmzuq
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is dangerous and should not be used. The file downloaded from the external source should be verified and validated before being executed, and errors and exceptions should be handled properly.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@linx-ui/shared
5.0.1
by banditnikhil
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script runs 'index.js' and silences all output, which could be a method to hide malicious actions or errors. The safety of this script depends on the contents of 'index.js'.
analysis-shared-utils
3.999.0
by pavel_palii
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and exhibits potentially malicious behavior by collecting system information and sending it to a suspicious domain. It poses a significant security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@fabric8-analytics/fabric8-analytics-lsp-server
0.9.4-ea.28
by valent1nee
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains heavily obfuscated code that collects system information (username, hostname, current working directory) and encodes it before performing a DNS lookup to ns1[.]3133700[.]xyz. This behavior suggests data exfiltration to an external server without user consent, classifying it as malicious software.
discord-volume
1.0.1
by discord-volume
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and potentially malicious due to its intent to download and execute an unverified executable file from the internet. The use of obfuscation techniques further raises concern about the intent of the code. There is a high risk of this being a supply chain attack where the downloaded executable could be malware.
Live on npm for 1 day, 3 hours and 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
wconsole-extractor
1.0.0
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exploit Flask applications running in debug mode, allowing unauthorized data access and command execution. It poses a significant security risk and aligns with malicious behavior patterns.
Live on PyPI for 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
chai-toolbox
6.3.1
by schaefermarshall
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script executes a local JavaScript file and then deletes it. This behavior is potentially suspicious and could be used to hide malicious code or cover tracks.
Live on npm for 7 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meraki-react-router
100.1.0
by mansih_singh
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is involved in unauthorized data exfiltration by sending sensitive system and package information to an external domain. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
uitk-react-action-list-item
25.1.13
by exped-poc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects system information and sends it to a remote server. It also uses obfuscated code and non-descriptive variable names, which raises suspicion.
Live on npm for 29 days, 11 hours and 56 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tfjs-backend-webgl
2.8.6
by jpdjpd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file collects detailed system information (e.g., hostname, OS type, IP addresses, user info) and transmits it to endpoints at example[.]com:8080/jpd[.]php and example[.]com:8080/jpd1[.]php. If the HTTP requests fail, it attempts to send data via wss://yourserver[.]com/socket. These actions indicate malicious data exfiltration without user consent.
Live on npm for 6 days, 9 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@jumpstart-ui/utils
9.648.0
by hvitor
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file conditionally reads system environment variables and sends them, in base64-encoded form, to an external domain (eo2x6z3vtvxheqc[.]m[.]pipedream[.]net) when certain conditions are met. The behavior is indicative of intentional data exfiltration and poses a significant security risk.
gae-scaffold
3.0.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in gae-scaffold (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (7fa0c6991b3823bfad7ac72276d2355a97e46c69912781af0872d99113be09d4) 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.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
edu-ctf-hw4-note
1.0.5
by ping666
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potential security risks, including data exfiltration through URL redirection and an attempt to access a sensitive system file (`/etc/passwd`). These behaviors suggest a moderate security risk and potential for misuse.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 44 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/filecoin-project/lotus
v1.27.0-rc1
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The script automates the setup of a Lotus miner but includes potentially risky behavior by sending wallet addresses to an external IP without verifying its trustworthiness. This could lead to unauthorized data transmission.
@diotoborg/quaerat-voluptatum
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @diotoborg/quaerat-voluptatum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (c317191d7f8baea64529f132a9125b5769292edde6c5456596b9bf43aa0d1d14) 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.
asd-tt
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The placeholder code indicates a serious historical issue with malicious content, leading to a high malware and risk score. The lack of accessible reports limits further analysis, but the context provided is sufficient to assess the risks associated with this package.
xenon-dawn-trv418-project
1.0.0
by afifcapcut112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code uses unconventional naming conventions and imports several non-standard modules with unknown behavior. The use of 'functame()' methods and the fixed string in the createSentence function are suspicious. However, without access to the actual implementation of these modules, it's difficult to definitively conclude if the code is malicious or not. There are several red flags that warrant a deeper review of the imported modules.
Live on npm for 56 days, 14 hours and 58 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
es6shsm
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in es6shsm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (532e251435e5aa43412f0a3d67927aad3b0df8a7a31d174bc651cda37d917934) 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.
Live on npm for 3 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
test7458
0.1.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script exhibits potentially malicious behavior by downloading and executing binaries from an untrusted and hardcoded IP address without any integrity checks. Suppressing output further raises concerns. The exact nature of the binaries is unknown, which makes this a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kasms
1.0.141
by psych0124
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code takes a base64 encoded string, decodes it, and evaluates it using the 'eval' function. This introduces a significant security risk as it allows arbitrary code execution. The code should be considered dangerous and should not be used.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
es6shsm
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in es6shsm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (532e251435e5aa43412f0a3d67927aad3b0df8a7a31d174bc651cda37d917934) 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.
Live on npm for 9 hours and 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
malpac
1.0.0
by marksl0455
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
uitk-react-cards
2.2.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is making an HTTP request to 'http://pingb.in/p/863fb18530e12f8300dac99fae4c'. This behavior could potentially be used for data exfiltration or to download malicious payloads. Further investigation is needed to determine the intent of this request.
Live on npm for 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@diotoborg/corporis-optio-tenetur
1.0.0
by quochoanglm58
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ac-appleicons
2.879.0
by hapl-icons
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is suspicious as it collects environment variables and sends them to a remote server with an obfuscated domain name. This behavior is indicative of potential data theft.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mciromatch
4.0.5
by nsrvmzuq
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is dangerous and should not be used. The file downloaded from the external source should be verified and validated before being executed, and errors and exceptions should be handled properly.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@linx-ui/shared
5.0.1
by banditnikhil
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script runs 'index.js' and silences all output, which could be a method to hide malicious actions or errors. The safety of this script depends on the contents of 'index.js'.
analysis-shared-utils
3.999.0
by pavel_palii
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and exhibits potentially malicious behavior by collecting system information and sending it to a suspicious domain. It poses a significant security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.
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Socket detects and blocks malicious dependencies, often within just minutes of them being published to public registries, making it the most effective tool for blocking zero-day supply chain attacks.
Socket is built by a team of prolific open source maintainers whose software is downloaded over 1 billion times per month. We understand how to build tools that developers love. But don’t take our word for it.
Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub
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
Elena Nadolinski
Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
Huge congrats to @SocketSecurity! 🙌
Literally the only product that proactively detects signs of JS compromised packages.
Joe Previte
Engineering Team Lead at Coder
Congrats to @feross and the @SocketSecurity team on their seed funding! 🚀 It's been a big help for us at @CoderHQ and we appreciate what y'all are doing!
Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
This is such a great idea & looks fantastic, congrats & good luck @feross + team!
The best security teams in the world use Socket to get visibility into supply chain risk, and to build a security feedback loop into the development process.
Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
glad to hear some of the smartest people i know are working on (npm, etc.) supply chain security finally :). @SocketSecurity
Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
How do you track the validity of open source software libraries as they get updated? You're prob not. Check out @SocketSecurity and the updated tooling they launched.
Supply chain is a cluster in security as we all know and the tools from Socket are "duh" type tools to be implementing.
Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour
Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
The @SocketSecurity team is on fire! Amazing progress and I am exciting to see where they go next.
Ryan Noon
Founder & CEO at Material Security
The NPM ecosystem is a horrible horrible place and I'm glad you're doing something about it.
Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this
Adam Baldwin
VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻
Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else'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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