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gl-emoji-version
2.2.0
by jpdtestjpd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The file contains code that secretly gathers detailed system information, such as hostname, OS type, platform, release, architecture, local IP addresses, public IP address (fetched via an external API), username, and current working directory. It then transmits this data to external endpoints via HTTP GET and POST requests, and uses a WebSocket connection as a fallback. The endpoints are hardcoded, for example, to URLs like http://example.com/jpd3.php, http://example.com/jpd4.php, and wss://example.com/socket, which are not transparent or verified services. This behavior is indicative of malware designed for unauthorized data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 16 hours and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
airbnb-bootstrap-data
0.0.1
by jpdtestjpd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious due to its collection and transmission of system information to external servers without user consent. The use of hardcoded IP addresses and fallback mechanisms for data transmission indicates potential malicious intent.
Live on npm for 11 days, 1 hour and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
upload-to-release
1.1.0
by mee_shoaib
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The analyzed source code is malicious and performs unauthorized data exfiltration of sensitive system and user information to a suspicious external server. This constitutes a critical supply chain security risk and privacy violation. The code should be considered malware with high confidence, and the package containing it should be avoided or removed immediately.
Live on npm for 53 days, 16 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
wix-billing-backend
0.999.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code uses the exec function to run shell commands, which poses a significant security risk. It could potentially execute malicious code if the input to exec is manipulated. Redirecting output to /dev/null to hide execution details is suspicious.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hs-lodash
0.6.233
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing unauthorized data exfiltration by sending system information to a remote server. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
express-http-langdetect
3.11.1
by act1on3-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 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sessions-logger
3.1.2
by alexander0110820
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains malicious code that functions as a backdoor with data exfiltration and remote code execution capabilities. The code systematically collects sensitive system information including all environment variables, platform details, hostname, username, and MAC addresses from network interfaces. This data is then transmitted via HTTP POST request to a suspicious remote server at https://log-server-lovat[.]vercel[.]app/api/ipcheck/703 with a custom header 'x-secret-header: secret'. After sending the collected data, the malware evaluates the server's response as JavaScript code using eval(), enabling arbitrary remote code execution. The code employs obfuscation by hex-encoding critical strings like 'require', 'axios', 'post', and the target URL to evade detection. Error handling is deliberately suppressed to prevent detection of failed operations. This represents a critical supply chain attack vector that compromises system security through both data theft and remote control capabilities.
cli-pkg-test
4.0.5
by mohamedlol
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive system information to an external server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 50 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
qg-toolkit
1.0.24
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The script collects sensitive user information from the Discord API, including usernames, emails, and IDs, and saves it to a file without user consent. It automates interactions with Discord, including sending unsolicited messages to channels (spamming), and uses a captcha solving service to bypass security measures. The script contains hardcoded API keys and tokens, posing significant security risks if shared or leaked. Additionally, it includes obfuscated JavaScript code to manipulate local storage tokens, suggesting attempts to hijack or misuse user accounts.
sap-abstract
0.7.8
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pymino
1.2.1.7
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains several concerning elements, including the installation of packages without user consent and the caching of sensitive user data. These behaviors suggest potential malicious intent and warrant a moderate to high risk assessment.
wechat-base
9.1.3
by paulisusu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
While the script itself is not necessarily malicious, it is performing a network operation by pinging a hostname. This behavior could be used for reconnaissance or to establish a connection with a potentially malicious server.
Live on npm for 20 days, 11 hours and 58 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
patientenapp
4.6.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends potentially sensitive system 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 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
metasploit-payloads
2.0.2
by OJ Reeves, Tod Beardsley, Chris Doughty, Brent Cook
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The code is part of a tool that provides extensive system-level access and manipulation capabilities. While it is not inherently malicious, its functionalities can be used for both legitimate and malicious purposes, depending on the context and user intent.
mihai-ui-kit
0.1.5
by mihaigabrieldavid
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by intercepting network requests and sending data to an external server without user consent.
o2-ionic-image-loader
2.0.9
by bugcrowdtester2233
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script attempts to run a JSON file called 'index.json' using Node.js. This behavior is considered suspicious and could potentially execute malicious code.
Live on npm for 3 days, 4 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
usaa-slider
2.1.2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects hostname, home directory, current directory, and IP addresses, then encodes the data and sends it as DNS queries to a hardcoded DNS server. Additionally, it sends an HTTP request to a hardcoded URL.
Live on npm for 1 day, 23 hours and 53 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@pagseguro/pagseguro-utils
3.10.9
by gustavorobertux
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file executes shell commands (e.g., hostname, pwd, whoami) and retrieves the public IP address, then exfiltrates the collected data to 1wy3rk316x8qqy4fyxtvcs4kkbq2es2h[.]oastify[.]com using curl. This unauthorized data exfiltration poses a severe security risk.
smp-imsc
99.9.9
by test_max
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is designed to exfiltrate sensitive information from the user's machine to an external server, indicating malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lucifer490-br
1.1.5
by luslucifer490
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file defines a function that sends potentially sensitive data (via the 'key' parameter) to basseqwevewcewcewecwcw[.]xyz, a suspicious domain. The request includes a hardcoded cookie and embeds unvalidated user input in both the URL and POST body, indicating potential data exfiltration or unauthorized data transmission.
react-wp-viewer
0.2.14
by meow-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is designed to exfiltrate potentially sensitive information to a remote server, indicating malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
gurubu
1.1.1
by shoaibawan1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior consistent with malware by collecting and transmitting sensitive system data to an external server. This poses a significant security risk due to the potential misuse of the data.
Live on npm for 15 days, 18 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/bishopfox/sliver
v1.4.19
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The code is part of a C2 framework used for remote control, which can be misused if deployed in unauthorized contexts. The insecure TLS configuration is a notable security risk. While the code itself is not malicious, its potential for misuse in unauthorized scenarios is significant.
wdio-common
1.2.0
by m_kasim2
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system data to a remote server, which is a significant security risk and indicative of malicious behavior.
ccfedrtest-poc
1.0.11
by menoetius-fs
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses significant security risks due to the execution of shell commands and potential data exfiltration to an external site. The use of 'exec' without input validation and the sending of sensitive data are major concerns.
Live on npm for 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
gl-emoji-version
2.2.0
by jpdtestjpd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The file contains code that secretly gathers detailed system information, such as hostname, OS type, platform, release, architecture, local IP addresses, public IP address (fetched via an external API), username, and current working directory. It then transmits this data to external endpoints via HTTP GET and POST requests, and uses a WebSocket connection as a fallback. The endpoints are hardcoded, for example, to URLs like http://example.com/jpd3.php, http://example.com/jpd4.php, and wss://example.com/socket, which are not transparent or verified services. This behavior is indicative of malware designed for unauthorized data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 16 hours and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
airbnb-bootstrap-data
0.0.1
by jpdtestjpd
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious due to its collection and transmission of system information to external servers without user consent. The use of hardcoded IP addresses and fallback mechanisms for data transmission indicates potential malicious intent.
Live on npm for 11 days, 1 hour and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
upload-to-release
1.1.0
by mee_shoaib
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The analyzed source code is malicious and performs unauthorized data exfiltration of sensitive system and user information to a suspicious external server. This constitutes a critical supply chain security risk and privacy violation. The code should be considered malware with high confidence, and the package containing it should be avoided or removed immediately.
Live on npm for 53 days, 16 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
wix-billing-backend
0.999.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code uses the exec function to run shell commands, which poses a significant security risk. It could potentially execute malicious code if the input to exec is manipulated. Redirecting output to /dev/null to hide execution details is suspicious.
Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hs-lodash
0.6.233
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing unauthorized data exfiltration by sending system information to a remote server. This is a clear indication of malicious behavior, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
express-http-langdetect
3.11.1
by act1on3-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 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sessions-logger
3.1.2
by alexander0110820
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains malicious code that functions as a backdoor with data exfiltration and remote code execution capabilities. The code systematically collects sensitive system information including all environment variables, platform details, hostname, username, and MAC addresses from network interfaces. This data is then transmitted via HTTP POST request to a suspicious remote server at https://log-server-lovat[.]vercel[.]app/api/ipcheck/703 with a custom header 'x-secret-header: secret'. After sending the collected data, the malware evaluates the server's response as JavaScript code using eval(), enabling arbitrary remote code execution. The code employs obfuscation by hex-encoding critical strings like 'require', 'axios', 'post', and the target URL to evade detection. Error handling is deliberately suppressed to prevent detection of failed operations. This represents a critical supply chain attack vector that compromises system security through both data theft and remote control capabilities.
cli-pkg-test
4.0.5
by mohamedlol
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive system information to an external server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 50 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
qg-toolkit
1.0.24
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The script collects sensitive user information from the Discord API, including usernames, emails, and IDs, and saves it to a file without user consent. It automates interactions with Discord, including sending unsolicited messages to channels (spamming), and uses a captcha solving service to bypass security measures. The script contains hardcoded API keys and tokens, posing significant security risks if shared or leaked. Additionally, it includes obfuscated JavaScript code to manipulate local storage tokens, suggesting attempts to hijack or misuse user accounts.
sap-abstract
0.7.8
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pymino
1.2.1.7
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains several concerning elements, including the installation of packages without user consent and the caching of sensitive user data. These behaviors suggest potential malicious intent and warrant a moderate to high risk assessment.
wechat-base
9.1.3
by paulisusu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
While the script itself is not necessarily malicious, it is performing a network operation by pinging a hostname. This behavior could be used for reconnaissance or to establish a connection with a potentially malicious server.
Live on npm for 20 days, 11 hours and 58 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
patientenapp
4.6.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends potentially sensitive system 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 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
metasploit-payloads
2.0.2
by OJ Reeves, Tod Beardsley, Chris Doughty, Brent Cook
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The code is part of a tool that provides extensive system-level access and manipulation capabilities. While it is not inherently malicious, its functionalities can be used for both legitimate and malicious purposes, depending on the context and user intent.
mihai-ui-kit
0.1.5
by mihaigabrieldavid
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by intercepting network requests and sending data to an external server without user consent.
o2-ionic-image-loader
2.0.9
by bugcrowdtester2233
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script attempts to run a JSON file called 'index.json' using Node.js. This behavior is considered suspicious and could potentially execute malicious code.
Live on npm for 3 days, 4 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
usaa-slider
2.1.2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects hostname, home directory, current directory, and IP addresses, then encodes the data and sends it as DNS queries to a hardcoded DNS server. Additionally, it sends an HTTP request to a hardcoded URL.
Live on npm for 1 day, 23 hours and 53 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@pagseguro/pagseguro-utils
3.10.9
by gustavorobertux
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file executes shell commands (e.g., hostname, pwd, whoami) and retrieves the public IP address, then exfiltrates the collected data to 1wy3rk316x8qqy4fyxtvcs4kkbq2es2h[.]oastify[.]com using curl. This unauthorized data exfiltration poses a severe security risk.
smp-imsc
99.9.9
by test_max
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is designed to exfiltrate sensitive information from the user's machine to an external server, indicating malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lucifer490-br
1.1.5
by luslucifer490
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file defines a function that sends potentially sensitive data (via the 'key' parameter) to basseqwevewcewcewecwcw[.]xyz, a suspicious domain. The request includes a hardcoded cookie and embeds unvalidated user input in both the URL and POST body, indicating potential data exfiltration or unauthorized data transmission.
react-wp-viewer
0.2.14
by meow-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is designed to exfiltrate potentially sensitive information to a remote server, indicating malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
gurubu
1.1.1
by shoaibawan1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior consistent with malware by collecting and transmitting sensitive system data to an external server. This poses a significant security risk due to the potential misuse of the data.
Live on npm for 15 days, 18 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/bishopfox/sliver
v1.4.19
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
The code is part of a C2 framework used for remote control, which can be misused if deployed in unauthorized contexts. The insecure TLS configuration is a notable security risk. While the code itself is not malicious, its potential for misuse in unauthorized scenarios is significant.
wdio-common
1.2.0
by m_kasim2
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system data to a remote server, which is a significant security risk and indicative of malicious behavior.
ccfedrtest-poc
1.0.11
by menoetius-fs
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses significant security risks due to the execution of shell commands and potential data exfiltration to an external site. The use of 'exec' without input validation and the sending of sensitive data are major concerns.
Live on npm for 40 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.
Known malware
Possible typosquat attack
Chrome Extension Permission
Chrome Extension Wildcard Host Permission
NPM Shrinkwrap
Git dependency
HTTP dependency
Suspicious Stars on GitHub
Protestware or potentially unwanted behavior
Unstable ownership
Critical CVE
High CVE
Medium CVE
Low CVE
Bad dependency semver
Wildcard dependency
Unpopular package
Minified code
Socket optimized override available
Deprecated
Unmaintained
Explicitly Unlicensed Item
License Policy Violation
Misc. License Issues
Non-permissive License
Ambiguous License Classifier
Copyleft License
Unidentified License
No License Found
License exception
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
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.
Scott Roberts
CISO at UiPath
As a happy Socket customer, I've been impressed with how quickly they are adding value to the product, this move is a great step!
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. Check them out and follow Feross Aboukhadijeh to see more updates coming from them in the future.
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.
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 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!
Depend on Socket to prevent malicious open source dependencies from infiltrating your app.
Install the Socket GitHub App in just 2 clicks and get protected today.
Block 70+ issues in open source code, including malware, typo-squatting, hidden code, misleading packages, permission creep, and more.
Reduce work by surfacing actionable security information directly in GitHub. Empower developers to make better decisions.
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.
Dec 14, 2023
Hijacked cryptocurrency library adds malware
Widely-used library in cryptocurrency frontend was compromised to include wallet-draining code, following the hijacking of NPM account credentials via phishing.
Jan 06, 2022
Maintainer intentionally adds malware
Rogue maintainer sabotages his own open source package with 100M downloads/month, notably breaking Amazon's AWS SDK.
Nov 15, 2021
npm discovers a platform vulnerability allowing unauthorized publishing of any package
Attackers could publish new versions of any npm package without authorization for multiple years.
Oct 22, 2021
Hijacked package adds cryptominers and password-stealing malware
Multiple packages with 30M downloads/month are hijacked and publish malicious versions directly into the software supply chain.
Nov 26, 2018
Package hijacked adding organization specific backdoors
Obfuscated malware added to a dependency which targeted a single company, went undetected for over a week, and made it into their production build.
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