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Input Validation Vulnerabilities Dominate MITRE's 2024 CWE Top 25 List
MITRE's 2024 CWE Top 25 highlights critical software vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL Injection, and CSRF, reflecting shifts due to a refined ranking methodology.
Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
nexgui
1.7.9
by khaseem
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potentially unsafe usage of 'eval' and 'Function' constructor, which could lead to code injection vulnerabilities and should be addressed immediately.
Live on npm for 65 days, 22 hours and 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
zeppelin-oracle-cfw863-project
1.0.0
by afifcapcut112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code imports and uses several modules with unusual names and method names. While there is no direct evidence of malicious behavior, the naming conventions are suspicious and could potentially indicate obfuscation or hidden behavior. The code also contains syntactical errors due to the use of dashes in variable names, making it non-executable in its current form. The code should be reviewed further, especially focusing on the imported modules and their functionality.
Live on npm for 57 days, 7 hours and 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ethers-transactions
1.2.8
by blockchainstar
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code primarily handles module imports and includes a suspicious functionality in the getTransactions function, which sends wallet data to a remote server using a hardcoded IP. This poses a high security and privacy risk.
Live on npm for 4 days, 16 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@sadjoker44/svgo
1.3.3
by sadjoker44
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is sending data to a remote server without any context or explanation. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious.
ethens-name
2.0.8
by u2gdrwerxzq34
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package contains heavily obfuscated code that interacts with an Ethereum smart contract to retrieve data used in constructing a download URL specific to the user's operating system. Without user consent or validation, the code downloads an executable file from this URL and executes it in the background. This behavior allows for the execution of malicious code on the user's system.
Live on npm for 7 days, 2 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-adminpwd
0.0.0
by abdallaeg
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 41 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jessa-vue-components
11.7.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external server via DNS queries. The use of obfuscation and the method of data transmission indicate malicious intent.
Live on npm for 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
test-package-ings
1.0.1
by tojavek649
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and can be classified as data exfiltration, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dagster-docs
1.0.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 1 hour before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kasms
1.0.196
by psych0124
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code takes a base64 encoded string, decodes it, and evaluates it using the 'eval' function. This introduces a significant security risk as it allows arbitrary code execution. The code should be considered dangerous and should not be used.
Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pssepy
1.0.0
by alatif
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
There is a potential security risk due to the script performing file deletions, dynamically constructing execution paths from environmental variables, and executing a Python script with unsanitized arguments. No direct evidence of malicious intent is present, but due to the actions being taken and lack of input validation, there is a risk of the script being used for malicious purposes if an attacker can manipulate the environment variables or the expected .bat files.
Live on pypi for 124 days, 1 hour and 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
survivor-io-full-promo-code-list-and-guide459
1.0.2
by mskhadijaakther403
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits several concerning behaviors, including the use of hardcoded credentials, subprocess execution with potential for command injection, and interactions with external websites. These activities pose a significant security risk and should be further investigated.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eumetcast-gluing
103.99.99
by ypvpctpbamdhxtkzdu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server, which is a significant privacy violation and potentially malicious behavior. This data collection and transmission could be used for unauthorized access or further exploitation.
Live on npm for 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
requessst
1.0.0
by leemay1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code schedules a job to open a reverse shell connection, which is a highly suspicious and likely malicious activity. The hardcoded IP address and port indicate a targeted attack. This behavior constitutes a serious security risk and potential malware.
Live on npm for 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@leseo/book-viewer
99.99.100
by belinda55000
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code snippet makes an HTTP request to a potentially suspicious domain, which could be used for unauthorized data transmission. This behavior is typically associated with security testing but could pose a risk if present in a production environment.
bfx-facs-graylog
0.0.1-security.1
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in bfx-facs-graylog (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (1c827ea9bb1a85af6bce95ec512fdc282af7bf7d6d2a00174548b5d52c710d1e) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
usaa-form
9.9.8
by tmfvdrx444
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is using command substitution to execute a command containing the hostname, which can cause the shell to execute arbitrary code. This behavior is commonly used in command injection attacks and should be avoided.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
calc_zf0nakil18
1.1.2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The 'add' function contains malicious behavior by sending system data to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk. The other arithmetic functions do not exhibit any suspicious behavior.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
my-oauth
9854.9877.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script exhibits clear malicious behavior by sending sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
arangodb
1.0.0
by arnoldwhiteh
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends potentially sensitive system information to an external domain without user consent, which is indicative of malicious behavior. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 20 hours and 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@nexthink/apollo-components
6.72.4
by nxt-fmiquel
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects detailed environment and network information and sends it to an external server without any user consent or clear reason. This is a significant privacy violation and potential security risk. This behavior is suspicious and indicates possible malicious intent.
slack_beacon
1.51.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external server (pingb.in) using both ping command and HTTP requests. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 13 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pojang-resorter
5.6.2
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly obfuscated and uses dynamic execution, which is a common technique for hiding malicious behavior. Without deobfuscating the payload, it is difficult to determine the exact intent, but the use of exec() on potentially harmful code suggests a high risk of malicious activity.
Live on pypi for 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mefthos
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 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
frontend-spa
99.2.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is involved in data exfiltration by sending sensitive system information to a remote domain using DNS queries. This behavior is both malicious and obfuscated, posing a significant risk to users. The provided reports were inadequate and did not offer any useful information, necessitating a thorough independent analysis.
Live on npm for 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
nexgui
1.7.9
by khaseem
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains potentially unsafe usage of 'eval' and 'Function' constructor, which could lead to code injection vulnerabilities and should be addressed immediately.
Live on npm for 65 days, 22 hours and 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
zeppelin-oracle-cfw863-project
1.0.0
by afifcapcut112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code imports and uses several modules with unusual names and method names. While there is no direct evidence of malicious behavior, the naming conventions are suspicious and could potentially indicate obfuscation or hidden behavior. The code also contains syntactical errors due to the use of dashes in variable names, making it non-executable in its current form. The code should be reviewed further, especially focusing on the imported modules and their functionality.
Live on npm for 57 days, 7 hours and 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ethers-transactions
1.2.8
by blockchainstar
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code primarily handles module imports and includes a suspicious functionality in the getTransactions function, which sends wallet data to a remote server using a hardcoded IP. This poses a high security and privacy risk.
Live on npm for 4 days, 16 hours and 52 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@sadjoker44/svgo
1.3.3
by sadjoker44
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is sending data to a remote server without any context or explanation. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious.
ethens-name
2.0.8
by u2gdrwerxzq34
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The package contains heavily obfuscated code that interacts with an Ethereum smart contract to retrieve data used in constructing a download URL specific to the user's operating system. Without user consent or validation, the code downloads an executable file from this URL and executes it in the background. This behavior allows for the execution of malicious code on the user's system.
Live on npm for 7 days, 2 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-adminpwd
0.0.0
by abdallaeg
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 41 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
jessa-vue-components
11.7.1563
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external server via DNS queries. The use of obfuscation and the method of data transmission indicate malicious intent.
Live on npm for 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
test-package-ings
1.0.1
by tojavek649
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and can be classified as data exfiltration, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
dagster-docs
1.0.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 1 hour before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kasms
1.0.196
by psych0124
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code takes a base64 encoded string, decodes it, and evaluates it using the 'eval' function. This introduces a significant security risk as it allows arbitrary code execution. The code should be considered dangerous and should not be used.
Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pssepy
1.0.0
by alatif
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
There is a potential security risk due to the script performing file deletions, dynamically constructing execution paths from environmental variables, and executing a Python script with unsanitized arguments. No direct evidence of malicious intent is present, but due to the actions being taken and lack of input validation, there is a risk of the script being used for malicious purposes if an attacker can manipulate the environment variables or the expected .bat files.
Live on pypi for 124 days, 1 hour and 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
survivor-io-full-promo-code-list-and-guide459
1.0.2
by mskhadijaakther403
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits several concerning behaviors, including the use of hardcoded credentials, subprocess execution with potential for command injection, and interactions with external websites. These activities pose a significant security risk and should be further investigated.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eumetcast-gluing
103.99.99
by ypvpctpbamdhxtkzdu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server, which is a significant privacy violation and potentially malicious behavior. This data collection and transmission could be used for unauthorized access or further exploitation.
Live on npm for 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
requessst
1.0.0
by leemay1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code schedules a job to open a reverse shell connection, which is a highly suspicious and likely malicious activity. The hardcoded IP address and port indicate a targeted attack. This behavior constitutes a serious security risk and potential malware.
Live on npm for 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@leseo/book-viewer
99.99.100
by belinda55000
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code snippet makes an HTTP request to a potentially suspicious domain, which could be used for unauthorized data transmission. This behavior is typically associated with security testing but could pose a risk if present in a production environment.
bfx-facs-graylog
0.0.1-security.1
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in bfx-facs-graylog (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (1c827ea9bb1a85af6bce95ec512fdc282af7bf7d6d2a00174548b5d52c710d1e) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
usaa-form
9.9.8
by tmfvdrx444
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is using command substitution to execute a command containing the hostname, which can cause the shell to execute arbitrary code. This behavior is commonly used in command injection attacks and should be avoided.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
calc_zf0nakil18
1.1.2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The 'add' function contains malicious behavior by sending system data to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk. The other arithmetic functions do not exhibit any suspicious behavior.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
my-oauth
9854.9877.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script exhibits clear malicious behavior by sending sensitive system information to an external server without user consent. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
arangodb
1.0.0
by arnoldwhiteh
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends potentially sensitive system information to an external domain without user consent, which is indicative of malicious behavior. This poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 20 hours and 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@nexthink/apollo-components
6.72.4
by nxt-fmiquel
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects detailed environment and network information and sends it to an external server without any user consent or clear reason. This is a significant privacy violation and potential security risk. This behavior is suspicious and indicates possible malicious intent.
slack_beacon
1.51.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate sensitive system information to an external server (pingb.in) using both ping command and HTTP requests. This behavior is indicative of malicious intent and poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 13 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pojang-resorter
5.6.2
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly obfuscated and uses dynamic execution, which is a common technique for hiding malicious behavior. Without deobfuscating the payload, it is difficult to determine the exact intent, but the use of exec() on potentially harmful code suggests a high risk of malicious activity.
Live on pypi for 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mefthos
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 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
frontend-spa
99.2.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is involved in data exfiltration by sending sensitive system information to a remote domain using DNS queries. This behavior is both malicious and obfuscated, posing a significant risk to users. The provided reports were inadequate and did not offer any useful information, necessitating a thorough independent analysis.
Live on npm for 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
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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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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.
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Widely-used library in cryptocurrency frontend was compromised to include wallet-draining code, following the hijacking of NPM account credentials via phishing.
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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
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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.
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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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