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Astral Launches pyx: A Python-Native Package Registry
Astral unveils pyx, a Python-native package registry in beta, designed to speed installs, enhance security, and integrate deeply with uv.
Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
qumra-ui
0.0.87
by khalidwalid00
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The package contains a hidden payload that targets Russian language users visiting Russian and Belarusian sites. For those users, it will disable user interaction and play a looping audio of the Ukrainian anthem after 3 days. Therefore, it is marked as malware only because it freezes interactions for many users. This behavior is not disclosed in any documentation of the package and seriously disrupts user experience.
xr-playfab-node-sdk
0.0.1
by johannesmerwe
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code provides valuable insights into the potential security risks associated with the MakeRequest function and the need for thorough input validation.
Live on npm for 19 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
index-template-mets
0.0.7
by whitehatresearchpriyanshuxo
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a potential privacy violation risk as it collects and sends user data to a remote server without sanitization and user consent. The tracking data should be reviewed and sent to a trusted server if necessary.
Live on npm for 2 days, 5 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
utils-bundle
8.1.6
by npm-test-1112
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file collects internal and external IP addresses, DNS servers, hostnames, and user information, then transmits this data via a hardcoded webhook at discord[.]com. It also fetches additional details from ipinfo[.]io to gather external IP and related location data. Conditional checks are in place to avoid exfiltration in specific environments, suggesting an attempt to evade detection. This behavior constitutes data exfiltration without user consent and is considered malicious.
amex-eapply-dxp-component-button
999.1.2
by amex-responsible-disclosure
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The primary security risks in this code are the use of eval to execute decrypted content from install.json and the hardcoded secret key. These practices can lead to remote code execution and other security vulnerabilities if the file content is tampered with or malicious.
Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@gumtree/ui-library
10.0.0
by mahmoud0x00
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and exfiltrating system information to an external domain using DNS queries. This poses a significant security risk.
video.min
1.0.37
by k0ns0l
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly malicious as it attempts to exfiltrate sensitive information from the system to a remote server, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
loashpbick
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 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
r6s-stats-api
1.0.0
by hmes98318
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code presents a significant security risk due to the use of 'exec' with unsanitized user input, enabling command injection attacks. While no malicious behavior or obfuscation is detected, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the host system. It is recommended to sanitize or validate the 'url' input or use safer alternatives such as HTTP request libraries instead of shelling out to curl. The code itself does not contain malware but poses a high security risk if used with untrusted input.
dftester-pip
0.0.1
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious, designed to establish a reverse shell connection by executing a payload fetched from an external source. This poses a significant security risk and should be treated as malware.
Live on PyPI for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
random-vouchercode-generator
1.0.3
by johndoeismyman
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to its ability to execute arbitrary commands fetched from a remote server. This can potentially lead to a system compromise. The lack of proper error handling and validation further exacerbates the risk.
Live on npm for 57 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
noblox.js-async
4.6.9
by bicholassancheck14
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly obfuscated and contains elements that suggest potentially malicious behavior, such as executing shell commands and making network requests. Further deobfuscation and analysis are needed to confirm any malicious intent.
Live on npm for 2 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
career-craft
1.0.0
by shoaib_7
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains code that collects sensitive system information, including user details, DNS server data, and contents of /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts, then sends it to a suspicious remote host at 7ltxf0qwu6urkwd8dmov4nb1zs5mtch1[.]oastify[.]com via HTTPS. This behavior constitutes unauthorized data exfiltration and poses a serious security risk.
Live on npm for 14 days, 8 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sync-dsc
1.0.2
by x5a4sezssszaxx
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script logs into a user's Discord account using a provided token, collects sensitive information, and transmits it to a hardcoded external webhook. This behavior is indicative of an account information theft, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
vs-bot
1.0.58
by criiiime
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive data to an external webhook using hardcoded credentials. Specifically, it generates API keys and sends them to a webhook without user consent, and logs bot tokens in plain text files. These actions can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of the system, as sensitive information is transmitted and stored insecurely.
epic-ue-loading
5.799.0
by hepc-gms
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior consistent with data exfiltration by sending environment variables to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk as environment variables can contain sensitive information.
Live on npm for 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
shein-icon
2.2.61
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 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mineflayer-pathfinder-antilagback
1.8.0
by catwalkies
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code contains malicious functionality that covertly exfiltrates sensitive bot and user data to a remote server using obfuscated HTTP requests. This behavior constitutes a serious privacy breach and malware activity. The obfuscation and hardcoded external IP indicate intent to hide this behavior. The code should be considered highly suspicious and unsafe to use.
hub-http
4.999.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is clearly malicious, as it collects and exfiltrates sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. The use of base64 encoding and the 'ping' command indicates an attempt to obfuscate the exfiltration process.
Live on npm for 13 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@dbk-legacy/roster-modules-ebanking
9.9.99
by restricted.bugcrowd
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is making a request to a remote server and passing the hostname of the system as a parameter. This behavior is potentially suspicious and could be used for data exfiltration or other malicious activities.
sintok
0.0.2
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This file downloads an executable from https://example[.]com/pL5qZ and executes it without any validation or user consent. The shortened link obscures the true destination, increasing the likelihood of malicious or unauthorized behavior. This poses a severe security risk by allowing remote code execution on the system.
Live on PyPI for 5 days, 9 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cms-ui-components
99.99.9
by confusion-test3
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 6 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dc-comments-beta-dropin
9.6.0
by jpdhackerone01
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits behavior consistent with data exfiltration malware. It collects sensitive system information and sends it to external endpoints without user consent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 3 days, 23 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@kraken-frontend/translations
5.0.0
by kraken-frontend
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is potentially malicious as it sends sensitive information to an external URL without clear justification or consent. It could be exfiltrating data or performing unauthorized tracking.
strongkong
0.0.1
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk by downloading and executing an external executable file without any validation or user consent. This behavior is indicative of potential malware activity.
Live on PyPI for 7 hours and 32 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
qumra-ui
0.0.87
by khalidwalid00
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The package contains a hidden payload that targets Russian language users visiting Russian and Belarusian sites. For those users, it will disable user interaction and play a looping audio of the Ukrainian anthem after 3 days. Therefore, it is marked as malware only because it freezes interactions for many users. This behavior is not disclosed in any documentation of the package and seriously disrupts user experience.
xr-playfab-node-sdk
0.0.1
by johannesmerwe
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code provides valuable insights into the potential security risks associated with the MakeRequest function and the need for thorough input validation.
Live on npm for 19 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
index-template-mets
0.0.7
by whitehatresearchpriyanshuxo
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a potential privacy violation risk as it collects and sends user data to a remote server without sanitization and user consent. The tracking data should be reviewed and sent to a trusted server if necessary.
Live on npm for 2 days, 5 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
utils-bundle
8.1.6
by npm-test-1112
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file collects internal and external IP addresses, DNS servers, hostnames, and user information, then transmits this data via a hardcoded webhook at discord[.]com. It also fetches additional details from ipinfo[.]io to gather external IP and related location data. Conditional checks are in place to avoid exfiltration in specific environments, suggesting an attempt to evade detection. This behavior constitutes data exfiltration without user consent and is considered malicious.
amex-eapply-dxp-component-button
999.1.2
by amex-responsible-disclosure
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The primary security risks in this code are the use of eval to execute decrypted content from install.json and the hardcoded secret key. These practices can lead to remote code execution and other security vulnerabilities if the file content is tampered with or malicious.
Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@gumtree/ui-library
10.0.0
by mahmoud0x00
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and exfiltrating system information to an external domain using DNS queries. This poses a significant security risk.
video.min
1.0.37
by k0ns0l
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly malicious as it attempts to exfiltrate sensitive information from the system to a remote server, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
loashpbick
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 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
r6s-stats-api
1.0.0
by hmes98318
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code presents a significant security risk due to the use of 'exec' with unsanitized user input, enabling command injection attacks. While no malicious behavior or obfuscation is detected, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the host system. It is recommended to sanitize or validate the 'url' input or use safer alternatives such as HTTP request libraries instead of shelling out to curl. The code itself does not contain malware but poses a high security risk if used with untrusted input.
dftester-pip
0.0.1
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious, designed to establish a reverse shell connection by executing a payload fetched from an external source. This poses a significant security risk and should be treated as malware.
Live on PyPI for 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
random-vouchercode-generator
1.0.3
by johndoeismyman
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to its ability to execute arbitrary commands fetched from a remote server. This can potentially lead to a system compromise. The lack of proper error handling and validation further exacerbates the risk.
Live on npm for 57 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
noblox.js-async
4.6.9
by bicholassancheck14
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly obfuscated and contains elements that suggest potentially malicious behavior, such as executing shell commands and making network requests. Further deobfuscation and analysis are needed to confirm any malicious intent.
Live on npm for 2 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
career-craft
1.0.0
by shoaib_7
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains code that collects sensitive system information, including user details, DNS server data, and contents of /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts, then sends it to a suspicious remote host at 7ltxf0qwu6urkwd8dmov4nb1zs5mtch1[.]oastify[.]com via HTTPS. This behavior constitutes unauthorized data exfiltration and poses a serious security risk.
Live on npm for 14 days, 8 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sync-dsc
1.0.2
by x5a4sezssszaxx
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script logs into a user's Discord account using a provided token, collects sensitive information, and transmits it to a hardcoded external webhook. This behavior is indicative of an account information theft, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
vs-bot
1.0.58
by criiiime
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive data to an external webhook using hardcoded credentials. Specifically, it generates API keys and sends them to a webhook without user consent, and logs bot tokens in plain text files. These actions can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of the system, as sensitive information is transmitted and stored insecurely.
epic-ue-loading
5.799.0
by hepc-gms
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior consistent with data exfiltration by sending environment variables to a remote server. This poses a significant security risk as environment variables can contain sensitive information.
Live on npm for 12 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
shein-icon
2.2.61
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 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mineflayer-pathfinder-antilagback
1.8.0
by catwalkies
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code contains malicious functionality that covertly exfiltrates sensitive bot and user data to a remote server using obfuscated HTTP requests. This behavior constitutes a serious privacy breach and malware activity. The obfuscation and hardcoded external IP indicate intent to hide this behavior. The code should be considered highly suspicious and unsafe to use.
hub-http
4.999.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is clearly malicious, as it collects and exfiltrates sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. The use of base64 encoding and the 'ping' command indicates an attempt to obfuscate the exfiltration process.
Live on npm for 13 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@dbk-legacy/roster-modules-ebanking
9.9.99
by restricted.bugcrowd
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is making a request to a remote server and passing the hostname of the system as a parameter. This behavior is potentially suspicious and could be used for data exfiltration or other malicious activities.
sintok
0.0.2
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This file downloads an executable from https://example[.]com/pL5qZ and executes it without any validation or user consent. The shortened link obscures the true destination, increasing the likelihood of malicious or unauthorized behavior. This poses a severe security risk by allowing remote code execution on the system.
Live on PyPI for 5 days, 9 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cms-ui-components
99.99.9
by confusion-test3
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 6 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dc-comments-beta-dropin
9.6.0
by jpdhackerone01
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits behavior consistent with data exfiltration malware. It collects sensitive system information and sends it to external endpoints without user consent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 3 days, 23 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@kraken-frontend/translations
5.0.0
by kraken-frontend
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is potentially malicious as it sends sensitive information to an external URL without clear justification or consent. It could be exfiltrating data or performing unauthorized tracking.
strongkong
0.0.1
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk by downloading and executing an external executable file without any validation or user consent. This behavior is indicative of potential malware activity.
Live on PyPI for 7 hours and 32 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
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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!
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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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