Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
walmart-card-free620
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 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
vk-store-web-dev-console
20.99.99
by xahanvai
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious, with clear intent to exfiltrate data and execute potentially harmful code from a remote source. The use of eval and disabled TLS verification further exacerbate the security risks.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
crystal-incense-qqx120
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code itself does not exhibit direct malicious behavior, but the unusual naming conventions and lack of context around the imported modules' functionalities are concerning. Without further information on what the 'functame' methods do, it is difficult to fully ascertain the intent and security implications. Further review of the imported modules is necessary to determine if there are any hidden security risks or malicious activities.
Live on npm for 57 days, 10 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
spider_src
0.1.7
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in spider_src (RubyGems)
clientcore-onesrv-businesslogic
9.9.9
by confusion-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external domain using DNS queries, which is a clear indication of malicious intent. The use of encoding and DNS queries suggests an attempt to hide this activity.
Live on npm for 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tetherr
2.0.0
by udsyi4mpn2et4
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script runs a potentially suspicious file with a non-descriptive name. Without inspecting the contents of '5ar82nk8.cjs', it is difficult to ascertain its safety.
Live on npm for 24 days, 18 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
document-sample
0.0.0
by mohaseen
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and sending sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This poses a significant security risk due to potential data theft and privacy violations.
Live on npm for 4 days, 11 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
patientenapp
1.23.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to collect sensitive system information and transmit it to an external server using obfuscated methods. This behavior is indicative of malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
heros-adventure
0.0.9
by achtaitaipai
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The obfuscated text in the 'M' function raises concerns about potential security risks and malicious usage. Further investigation is needed to decode and understand the purpose of the obfuscated content.
Live on npm for 11 days, 15 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mythic-container
0.2.4
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code presents several potential security risks and suggests the intent of managing a C2 server, which could be used for malicious purposes. Specifically, the handling of subprocesses with shell=True, the lack of proper input validation, and the exposure of sensitive file operations could facilitate unauthorized actions and access to sensitive data. Therefore, this code should be treated with caution and likely indicates malicious intent in its context.
azure-graphrbac
6.9.6
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of malicious intent by sending sensitive system and project data to external servers without user consent. This poses a significant security risk and should be treated with caution.
Live on npm for 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
subspace-relayer-front-end
4.4.4
by darkvenomanonymous
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly malicious and is used for data exfiltration. It collects a significant amount of system information, some of which is sensitive, and sends it to a potentially malicious third-party server. The code should not be used unless its purpose is understood and considered safe.
Live on npm for 5 days, 16 hours and 53 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ecorp-secret-tool
99.0.2
by xplo1t
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code executes a shell command to write the current user's ID to a file in the /tmp directory, which is a significant security risk. The message logged suggests intentional malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
public-address-generator
1.0.0
by albert_python_code
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This package contains malware designed to steal BIP39 mnemonic phrases, which are used for recovering private keys of cryptocurrency wallets.
Live on PyPI for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meli-test
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero35
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 5 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
login-time-utils
1.4.4
by niacuna02
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code demonstrates characteristics of malware, including obfuscation, remote communication, unauthorized file and system access, and execution of potentially harmful operations. The specific behaviors suggest an attempt to exfiltrate data, execute remote commands, and potentially deploy further payloads.
Live on npm for 2 days, 13 hours and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eurid_cloudflare
0.6.234
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external domain using DNS tunneling. This is a serious security risk and indicates malicious intent.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
feast-css
4.9454.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is performing malicious activities by sending sensitive system information to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk and indicates potential data theft.
Live on npm for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
y-font-decoder
0.1.20
by meow-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects and transmits sensitive information to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
homebridge-mqtt-zdc2
0.0.1
by spxcly
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is a legitimate Homebridge accessory implementation for controlling a Phicomm DC1 device using MQTT. However, there are some potential security issues and best practice violations that should be addressed.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
comcast.github.io
110.2.1
by mansih_singhsss
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The file contains code that uses the 'exec' function from the 'child_process' module to execute a reverse shell command. It establishes a connection to IP address 192.168.98.136 on port 5555 using the netcat utility ('nc'), and executes '/bin/bash'. This grants unauthorized remote access and control of the system to the remote host.
Live on npm for 20 days and 7 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
embrace-helloworld
1.0.1
by cysky0x2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send potentially sensitive information to an external server, indicating malicious intent and posing a serious security risk.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rollup-pluginuls
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 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.4.994
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script is not inherently malicious but poses a high security risk due to its ability to alter disk partitions without user interaction. This can lead to data loss or system damage if executed unintentionally.
wynn-and-encore
100.0.5
by camberty118poc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits behavior consistent with malware due to the exfiltration of system data to an external server. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 11 hours and 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
walmart-card-free620
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 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
vk-store-web-dev-console
20.99.99
by xahanvai
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious, with clear intent to exfiltrate data and execute potentially harmful code from a remote source. The use of eval and disabled TLS verification further exacerbate the security risks.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
crystal-incense-qqx120
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code itself does not exhibit direct malicious behavior, but the unusual naming conventions and lack of context around the imported modules' functionalities are concerning. Without further information on what the 'functame' methods do, it is difficult to fully ascertain the intent and security implications. Further review of the imported modules is necessary to determine if there are any hidden security risks or malicious activities.
Live on npm for 57 days, 10 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
spider_src
0.1.7
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in spider_src (RubyGems)
clientcore-onesrv-businesslogic
9.9.9
by confusion-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external domain using DNS queries, which is a clear indication of malicious intent. The use of encoding and DNS queries suggests an attempt to hide this activity.
Live on npm for 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tetherr
2.0.0
by udsyi4mpn2et4
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script runs a potentially suspicious file with a non-descriptive name. Without inspecting the contents of '5ar82nk8.cjs', it is difficult to ascertain its safety.
Live on npm for 24 days, 18 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
document-sample
0.0.0
by mohaseen
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and sending sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This poses a significant security risk due to potential data theft and privacy violations.
Live on npm for 4 days, 11 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
patientenapp
1.23.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to collect sensitive system information and transmit it to an external server using obfuscated methods. This behavior is indicative of malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
heros-adventure
0.0.9
by achtaitaipai
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The obfuscated text in the 'M' function raises concerns about potential security risks and malicious usage. Further investigation is needed to decode and understand the purpose of the obfuscated content.
Live on npm for 11 days, 15 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mythic-container
0.2.4
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code presents several potential security risks and suggests the intent of managing a C2 server, which could be used for malicious purposes. Specifically, the handling of subprocesses with shell=True, the lack of proper input validation, and the exposure of sensitive file operations could facilitate unauthorized actions and access to sensitive data. Therefore, this code should be treated with caution and likely indicates malicious intent in its context.
azure-graphrbac
6.9.6
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of malicious intent by sending sensitive system and project data to external servers without user consent. This poses a significant security risk and should be treated with caution.
Live on npm for 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
subspace-relayer-front-end
4.4.4
by darkvenomanonymous
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly malicious and is used for data exfiltration. It collects a significant amount of system information, some of which is sensitive, and sends it to a potentially malicious third-party server. The code should not be used unless its purpose is understood and considered safe.
Live on npm for 5 days, 16 hours and 53 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ecorp-secret-tool
99.0.2
by xplo1t
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code executes a shell command to write the current user's ID to a file in the /tmp directory, which is a significant security risk. The message logged suggests intentional malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
public-address-generator
1.0.0
by albert_python_code
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This package contains malware designed to steal BIP39 mnemonic phrases, which are used for recovering private keys of cryptocurrency wallets.
Live on PyPI for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meli-test
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero35
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 5 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
login-time-utils
1.4.4
by niacuna02
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code demonstrates characteristics of malware, including obfuscation, remote communication, unauthorized file and system access, and execution of potentially harmful operations. The specific behaviors suggest an attempt to exfiltrate data, execute remote commands, and potentially deploy further payloads.
Live on npm for 2 days, 13 hours and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eurid_cloudflare
0.6.234
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external domain using DNS tunneling. This is a serious security risk and indicates malicious intent.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
feast-css
4.9454.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is performing malicious activities by sending sensitive system information to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk and indicates potential data theft.
Live on npm for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
y-font-decoder
0.1.20
by meow-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects and transmits sensitive information to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
homebridge-mqtt-zdc2
0.0.1
by spxcly
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is a legitimate Homebridge accessory implementation for controlling a Phicomm DC1 device using MQTT. However, there are some potential security issues and best practice violations that should be addressed.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
comcast.github.io
110.2.1
by mansih_singhsss
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The file contains code that uses the 'exec' function from the 'child_process' module to execute a reverse shell command. It establishes a connection to IP address 192.168.98.136 on port 5555 using the netcat utility ('nc'), and executes '/bin/bash'. This grants unauthorized remote access and control of the system to the remote host.
Live on npm for 20 days and 7 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
embrace-helloworld
1.0.1
by cysky0x2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send potentially sensitive information to an external server, indicating malicious intent and posing a serious security risk.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rollup-pluginuls
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 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pwn
0.4.994
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script is not inherently malicious but poses a high security risk due to its ability to alter disk partitions without user interaction. This can lead to data loss or system damage if executed unintentionally.
wynn-and-encore
100.0.5
by camberty118poc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits behavior consistent with malware due to the exfiltration of system data to an external server. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 11 hours and 12 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.
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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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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.
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