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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.
Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
@helvetia-italia/ng-selly-components
10.20.41
by fg0x777
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is designed to exfiltrate sensitive data from the server by sending the contents of specific files to a remote server. This behavior is highly malicious.
openpass-sample-sites-piano-io
2.1.3
by 19whoami19
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing actions consistent with data exfiltration by reading sensitive system files and sending the data to an external server. This is a clear security risk and indicates malicious intent.
Live on npm for 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
djs13-fetcher
1.0.2
by harukiefetch
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potentially malicious behavior by downloading and executing a file without clear purpose or user consent. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rarible-program-library
1.0.0
by dextester123
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package's 'preinstall' script executes a curl command that collects sensitive system information—including hostname, current user, network configuration, current directory, and user ID—and sends it to an external server at g7ou82luso395s0fbvp8l9f6pxvsjl7a[.]oastify[.]com. This unauthorized exfiltration of data indicates malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 3 days, 13 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
argocd-csq
0.2.2
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potentially risky behavior by sending user information over a network to a hardcoded host and port without encryption. This could be considered a security risk, especially if the host is not trusted. The installation of software from an unverified source also poses a security concern.
Live on PyPI for 2 hours and 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
100-working-coin-master-generator-2023-limited-offer-new-799
1.0.2
by muhammadharunmiya44
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script seems to be part of a spamming operation and uses bad security practices, such as hardcoding paths and credentials. Therefore, it's a potential security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fc-accounts-service
15.22.2
by unknownzerobit1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is making a request to a potentially malicious URL. This behavior is considered suspicious and could be an attempt to download and execute malicious code.
mep-widget-localizer
12.1.2
by joystick31337
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is attempting to establish a reverse shell connection to an external IP address, which is a clear indication of malicious intent. This script poses a severe security risk and should be considered malware.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
website-next
0.1.0
by yamac35528
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is making a request to an external URL which could potentially be used for data exfiltration or to download malicious payloads. It poses a security risk and should be investigated further.
Live on npm for 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
preback
1.0.19
by malitsky
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potential security risks such as unsecured password hashing and non-English variable names, which may indicate obfuscation or localization issues. It does not exhibit clear signs of malware, but the security risks should be addressed.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rafarafa_package
1.0.0
by rafar
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends the document's cookies to an external URL ('https[:]//webhook[.]site/046b0645-6ca8-477a-8e14-7949e28cddbe') without user consent, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized access.
Live on npm for 14 days, 17 hours and 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
unico-webframe
3.18.0
by unico-check
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits signs of potential security risks, including obfuscation and dynamic loading of external resources. While there are no clear indicators of malware, the combination of these factors warrants caution and further investigation.
Live on npm for 64 days, 16 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
prsotobufs
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 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.2.23
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.
@weblate/npm
551.4.14
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is intentionally obfuscated and uses DNS queries to exfiltrate system information, which could be a significant security risk. The hardcoded domain and the potential data exfiltration raise concerns about privacy violations. This package should be reviewed carefully before being used.
react-native-alexis-ui-2
0.0.1
by alexisbyron
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The presence of the eval function poses a significant security risk, indicating potential malicious behavior or vulnerabilities. The code should be further reviewed and the use of eval should be carefully reconsidered.
Live on npm for 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dc-icons
11.0.1
by h0r53
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects various information like package, directory, homedir, hostname, username, DNS servers, and package.json, and sends this data to a remote server.
Live on npm for 7 hours and 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
seller-listing-service
0.3.7-uat.5
by npm.security.test.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is running a file named 'redteam.js' which may indicate malicious intent. Further investigation is needed to determine the actual behavior of the script.
Live on npm for 45 days, 8 hours and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bfx-facs-grc
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 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@ljon/meterpreter-backdoor
1.0.3
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.
@zitterorg/esse-quae
1.0.0
by loandinhb931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
less-rhino
1.7.4
by rootsuyog
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and sending sensitive system information to a potentially malicious domain without user consent. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fable-obelisk-nfk754
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code does not demonstrate clear malicious behavior but contains unconventional naming conventions and modules that seem non-standard. Without more information on what these modules do, it's challenging to conclusively determine the purpose or risks. There are no direct signs of data theft, system damage, or other typical malicious activities in this fragment alone.
Live on npm for 56 days, 17 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
looop
2.0.0
by thethind
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code presents a high security risk due to the potential for command injection, arbitrary code execution, and unsafe directory changes. The confidence level of the reports is consistent with the identified issues, and the absence of obfuscated code and malware is confirmed.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@aws-sdk-examples/libs
0.0.4
by dirto
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is obfuscated and engages in unauthorized data collection and transmission, indicating a high risk of malicious behavior. It collects system information and sends it to a potentially malicious server, which is a serious security concern.
@helvetia-italia/ng-selly-components
10.20.41
by fg0x777
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is designed to exfiltrate sensitive data from the server by sending the contents of specific files to a remote server. This behavior is highly malicious.
openpass-sample-sites-piano-io
2.1.3
by 19whoami19
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing actions consistent with data exfiltration by reading sensitive system files and sending the data to an external server. This is a clear security risk and indicates malicious intent.
Live on npm for 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
djs13-fetcher
1.0.2
by harukiefetch
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potentially malicious behavior by downloading and executing a file without clear purpose or user consent. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rarible-program-library
1.0.0
by dextester123
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package's 'preinstall' script executes a curl command that collects sensitive system information—including hostname, current user, network configuration, current directory, and user ID—and sends it to an external server at g7ou82luso395s0fbvp8l9f6pxvsjl7a[.]oastify[.]com. This unauthorized exfiltration of data indicates malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 3 days, 13 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
argocd-csq
0.2.2
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potentially risky behavior by sending user information over a network to a hardcoded host and port without encryption. This could be considered a security risk, especially if the host is not trusted. The installation of software from an unverified source also poses a security concern.
Live on PyPI for 2 hours and 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
100-working-coin-master-generator-2023-limited-offer-new-799
1.0.2
by muhammadharunmiya44
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script seems to be part of a spamming operation and uses bad security practices, such as hardcoding paths and credentials. Therefore, it's a potential security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fc-accounts-service
15.22.2
by unknownzerobit1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is making a request to a potentially malicious URL. This behavior is considered suspicious and could be an attempt to download and execute malicious code.
mep-widget-localizer
12.1.2
by joystick31337
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is attempting to establish a reverse shell connection to an external IP address, which is a clear indication of malicious intent. This script poses a severe security risk and should be considered malware.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
website-next
0.1.0
by yamac35528
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is making a request to an external URL which could potentially be used for data exfiltration or to download malicious payloads. It poses a security risk and should be investigated further.
Live on npm for 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
preback
1.0.19
by malitsky
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potential security risks such as unsecured password hashing and non-English variable names, which may indicate obfuscation or localization issues. It does not exhibit clear signs of malware, but the security risks should be addressed.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rafarafa_package
1.0.0
by rafar
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends the document's cookies to an external URL ('https[:]//webhook[.]site/046b0645-6ca8-477a-8e14-7949e28cddbe') without user consent, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized access.
Live on npm for 14 days, 17 hours and 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
unico-webframe
3.18.0
by unico-check
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits signs of potential security risks, including obfuscation and dynamic loading of external resources. While there are no clear indicators of malware, the combination of these factors warrants caution and further investigation.
Live on npm for 64 days, 16 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
prsotobufs
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 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.2.23
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.
@weblate/npm
551.4.14
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is intentionally obfuscated and uses DNS queries to exfiltrate system information, which could be a significant security risk. The hardcoded domain and the potential data exfiltration raise concerns about privacy violations. This package should be reviewed carefully before being used.
react-native-alexis-ui-2
0.0.1
by alexisbyron
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The presence of the eval function poses a significant security risk, indicating potential malicious behavior or vulnerabilities. The code should be further reviewed and the use of eval should be carefully reconsidered.
Live on npm for 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dc-icons
11.0.1
by h0r53
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects various information like package, directory, homedir, hostname, username, DNS servers, and package.json, and sends this data to a remote server.
Live on npm for 7 hours and 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
seller-listing-service
0.3.7-uat.5
by npm.security.test.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is running a file named 'redteam.js' which may indicate malicious intent. Further investigation is needed to determine the actual behavior of the script.
Live on npm for 45 days, 8 hours and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bfx-facs-grc
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 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@ljon/meterpreter-backdoor
1.0.3
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.
@zitterorg/esse-quae
1.0.0
by loandinhb931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
less-rhino
1.7.4
by rootsuyog
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and sending sensitive system information to a potentially malicious domain without user consent. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fable-obelisk-nfk754
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code does not demonstrate clear malicious behavior but contains unconventional naming conventions and modules that seem non-standard. Without more information on what these modules do, it's challenging to conclusively determine the purpose or risks. There are no direct signs of data theft, system damage, or other typical malicious activities in this fragment alone.
Live on npm for 56 days, 17 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
looop
2.0.0
by thethind
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code presents a high security risk due to the potential for command injection, arbitrary code execution, and unsafe directory changes. The confidence level of the reports is consistent with the identified issues, and the absence of obfuscated code and malware is confirmed.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@aws-sdk-examples/libs
0.0.4
by dirto
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is obfuscated and engages in unauthorized data collection and transmission, indicating a high risk of malicious behavior. It collects system information and sends it to a potentially malicious server, which is a serious security concern.
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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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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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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The Linux Foundation is warning open source developers that compliance with global sanctions is mandatory, highlighting legal risks and restrictions on contributions.
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Maven Central now validates Sigstore signatures, making it easier for developers to verify the provenance of Java packages.