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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.
@swenkerorg/fuga-dolorem
0.0.1-security
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hackit
1.0.2
by erayarslan
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Running a Node.js program in the background can be a security risk as it may allow the program to continue running even after the installation process is complete. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or unintended behavior.
fca-dongdev-remake
1.7.8
by mdongdz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code has several security risks and potentially malicious behavior, including untrusted input handling, dynamic code execution, hardcoded sensitive information, and unsafe file and system modifications. It should be reviewed and validated to mitigate these risks
Live on npm for 1 day, 12 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bender-lyaml-loader
3.9346.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a high security risk by sending sensitive system information to an unknown domain without proper authorization. The script should be reviewed and the destination URL should be verified for security purposes.
Live on npm for 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rain-xylophone-avw885
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is likely obfuscated and possibly malicious. It does not follow conventional JavaScript practices and the function calls seem unrelated to the imported packages. The purpose of this code is unclear, but it raises suspicion.
Live on npm for 44 days, 7 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
7.8.3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits malicious behavior by exfiltrating system and project data to external servers. This includes sending directory, hostname, username, and home directory information, as well as 'package.json' contents. The code is not obfuscated, but its actions pose a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 41 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@smule/client
524.2.8
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects a wide range of information from the user's system, including OS details, network interfaces, and SSH files, and sends it to a remote server via DNS queries.
azure-graphrbac
8.21.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system and user data to potentially malicious servers. It poses a significant security risk due to unauthorized data collection and transmission.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ttp-errora
4.6.24
by xwlazssz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by encrypting files and creating a ransom note. This is a severe security threat and should be addressed immediately.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kupo-app-secure-store-plugin
99.1.0
by iismailu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and exhibits behavior consistent with malware. It collects sensitive system information and transmits it to an external server without user consent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 6 days, 13 hours and 51 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
arasea
2.9.9
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The provided source code contains potential security risks due to the presence of base64 encoded URLs that point to potentially sensitive endpoints (e.g., Google Cloud metadata). This could indicate possible malicious intent, such as unauthorized access or data exfiltration. The use of base64 encoding to hide URLs suggests an attempt to obfuscate the code's true intent.
ent-memberassistance-helppopup
1.0.0
by brugninho
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code performs unauthorized tracking of system information and sends it to an external server over HTTPS, raising privacy concerns and posing a moderate to high security risk. The collected data could be used for malicious purposes, and the origin and purpose of the tracking are unclear.
Live on npm for 6 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fhempy
0.1.112
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code has functionalities that are potentially dangerous if misused, such as downloading and executing binaries, and manipulating firmware locks. It lacks strong authentication for remote command execution, which is a significant security risk. However, there is no explicit malicious intent identified, but it should be reviewed carefully before deployment due to its capabilities.
colors-main
1.4.0
by nicolasfofozap
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The color management functionality of the code seems legitimate, but the inclusion of code that copies and executes an executable file suggests potential malicious intent or a compromised package. This should be investigated further, and the use of this package should be suspended until it's proven safe.
Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rcn-angular-dapp
2.0.7
by deegolu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This module does not execute any code or perform any actual operations, but it contains a suspicious message.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fabrice
1.0.9
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains serious security risks, including downloading and executing potentially malicious scripts, obfuscation of code, and exfiltration of AWS credentials. These activities indicate a high probability of malicious intent.
Live on pypi for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kasms
1.0.147
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 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
soft-semver
141.0.0
by yandex.pizda
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script checks for specific environment variables and if certain conditions are met, it sends the collected data to a remote server in base64 encoded format.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
codepython123
1.5.9
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains functionality for configuration management, database operations, and email sending. There are some security risks due to hardcoded MySQL credentials and a large base64 encoded string that could be a red flag for obfuscation. Database operations need careful handling to avoid SQL injection. Overall, the presence of hardcoded credentials and potential for hidden malicious behavior (base64 string) warrants further review.
Live on pypi for 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-dongdz-remake
1.1.9
by dongdev
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code primarily focuses on automating Facebook login and session management. While it does not exhibit explicit malicious behavior, the use of an external Pastebin URL for updates poses a potential security risk. Proper verification of this URL is necessary to mitigate potential threats.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@kollorg/ratione-unde-dolores
1.0.0
by hoangthivb41
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
puredocx
1.0.0
by springwen
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code shows several red flags that suggest it could be malicious. The obfuscation, combined with the collection of machine IDs and network requests, warrants a high malware and risk score. Proper deobfuscation and further analysis would be necessary to confirm these suspicions.
Live on npm for 51 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.1.10
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
@usps/facade
274.2.24
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is intentionally obfuscated and uses DNS queries to exfiltrate system information, which could be a significant security risk. The hardcoded domain and the potential data exfiltration raise concerns about privacy violations. This package should be reviewed carefully before being used.
@wellsfargo/core-clients
422.0.7
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects a wide range of information from the user's system, including OS details, network interfaces, and SSH files, and sends it to a remote server via DNS queries.
@swenkerorg/fuga-dolorem
0.0.1-security
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hackit
1.0.2
by erayarslan
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Running a Node.js program in the background can be a security risk as it may allow the program to continue running even after the installation process is complete. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or unintended behavior.
fca-dongdev-remake
1.7.8
by mdongdz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code has several security risks and potentially malicious behavior, including untrusted input handling, dynamic code execution, hardcoded sensitive information, and unsafe file and system modifications. It should be reviewed and validated to mitigate these risks
Live on npm for 1 day, 12 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bender-lyaml-loader
3.9346.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a high security risk by sending sensitive system information to an unknown domain without proper authorization. The script should be reviewed and the destination URL should be verified for security purposes.
Live on npm for 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rain-xylophone-avw885
1.0.0
by afifaljafari112
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is likely obfuscated and possibly malicious. It does not follow conventional JavaScript practices and the function calls seem unrelated to the imported packages. The purpose of this code is unclear, but it raises suspicion.
Live on npm for 44 days, 7 hours and 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
7.8.3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code exhibits malicious behavior by exfiltrating system and project data to external servers. This includes sending directory, hostname, username, and home directory information, as well as 'package.json' contents. The code is not obfuscated, but its actions pose a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 41 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@smule/client
524.2.8
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects a wide range of information from the user's system, including OS details, network interfaces, and SSH files, and sends it to a remote server via DNS queries.
azure-graphrbac
8.21.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to exfiltrate system and user data to potentially malicious servers. It poses a significant security risk due to unauthorized data collection and transmission.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ttp-errora
4.6.24
by xwlazssz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by encrypting files and creating a ransom note. This is a severe security threat and should be addressed immediately.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kupo-app-secure-store-plugin
99.1.0
by iismailu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and exhibits behavior consistent with malware. It collects sensitive system information and transmits it to an external server without user consent, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 6 days, 13 hours and 51 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
arasea
2.9.9
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The provided source code contains potential security risks due to the presence of base64 encoded URLs that point to potentially sensitive endpoints (e.g., Google Cloud metadata). This could indicate possible malicious intent, such as unauthorized access or data exfiltration. The use of base64 encoding to hide URLs suggests an attempt to obfuscate the code's true intent.
ent-memberassistance-helppopup
1.0.0
by brugninho
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code performs unauthorized tracking of system information and sends it to an external server over HTTPS, raising privacy concerns and posing a moderate to high security risk. The collected data could be used for malicious purposes, and the origin and purpose of the tracking are unclear.
Live on npm for 6 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fhempy
0.1.112
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code has functionalities that are potentially dangerous if misused, such as downloading and executing binaries, and manipulating firmware locks. It lacks strong authentication for remote command execution, which is a significant security risk. However, there is no explicit malicious intent identified, but it should be reviewed carefully before deployment due to its capabilities.
colors-main
1.4.0
by nicolasfofozap
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The color management functionality of the code seems legitimate, but the inclusion of code that copies and executes an executable file suggests potential malicious intent or a compromised package. This should be investigated further, and the use of this package should be suspended until it's proven safe.
Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
rcn-angular-dapp
2.0.7
by deegolu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This module does not execute any code or perform any actual operations, but it contains a suspicious message.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fabrice
1.0.9
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains serious security risks, including downloading and executing potentially malicious scripts, obfuscation of code, and exfiltration of AWS credentials. These activities indicate a high probability of malicious intent.
Live on pypi for 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
kasms
1.0.147
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 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
soft-semver
141.0.0
by yandex.pizda
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script checks for specific environment variables and if certain conditions are met, it sends the collected data to a remote server in base64 encoded format.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
codepython123
1.5.9
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains functionality for configuration management, database operations, and email sending. There are some security risks due to hardcoded MySQL credentials and a large base64 encoded string that could be a red flag for obfuscation. Database operations need careful handling to avoid SQL injection. Overall, the presence of hardcoded credentials and potential for hidden malicious behavior (base64 string) warrants further review.
Live on pypi for 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-dongdz-remake
1.1.9
by dongdev
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code primarily focuses on automating Facebook login and session management. While it does not exhibit explicit malicious behavior, the use of an external Pastebin URL for updates poses a potential security risk. Proper verification of this URL is necessary to mitigate potential threats.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@kollorg/ratione-unde-dolores
1.0.0
by hoangthivb41
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
puredocx
1.0.0
by springwen
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The provided code shows several red flags that suggest it could be malicious. The obfuscation, combined with the collection of machine IDs and network requests, warrants a high malware and risk score. Proper deobfuscation and further analysis would be necessary to confirm these suspicions.
Live on npm for 51 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.1.10
by loandinhb931
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
@usps/facade
274.2.24
by neversummer.69
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is intentionally obfuscated and uses DNS queries to exfiltrate system information, which could be a significant security risk. The hardcoded domain and the potential data exfiltration raise concerns about privacy violations. This package should be reviewed carefully before being used.
@wellsfargo/core-clients
422.0.7
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects a wide range of information from the user's system, including OS details, network interfaces, and SSH files, and sends it to a remote server via DNS queries.
Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.
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Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub
Congrats to @feross and the hard-working team behind @SocketSecurity on today's launch!
Suz Hinton
Senior Software Engineer at Stripe
heck yes this is awesome!!! Congrats team 🎉👏
Matteo Collina
Node.js maintainer, Fastify lead maintainer
So awesome to see @SocketSecurity launch with a fresh approach! Excited to have supported the team from the early days.
DC Posch
Director of Technology at AppFolio, CTO at Dynasty
This is going to be super important, especially for crypto projects where a compromised dependency results in stolen user assets.
Luis Naranjo
Software Engineer at Microsoft
If software supply chain attacks through npm don't scare the shit out of you, you're not paying close enough attention.
@SocketSecurity sounds like an awesome product. I'll be using socket.dev instead of npmjs.org to browse npm packages going forward
Elena Nadolinski
Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
Huge congrats to @SocketSecurity! 🙌
Literally the only product that proactively detects signs of JS compromised packages.
Joe Previte
Engineering Team Lead at Coder
Congrats to @feross and the @SocketSecurity team on their seed funding! 🚀 It's been a big help for us at @CoderHQ and we appreciate what y'all are doing!
Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
This is such a great idea & looks fantastic, congrats & good luck @feross + team!
The best security teams in the world use Socket to get visibility into supply chain risk, and to build a security feedback loop into the development process.
Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
glad to hear some of the smartest people i know are working on (npm, etc.) supply chain security finally :). @SocketSecurity
Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
How do you track the validity of open source software libraries as they get updated? You're prob not. Check out @SocketSecurity and the updated tooling they launched.
Supply chain is a cluster in security as we all know and the tools from Socket are "duh" type tools to be implementing.
Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour
Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
The @SocketSecurity team is on fire! Amazing progress and I am exciting to see where they go next.
Ryan Noon
Founder & CEO at Material Security
The NPM ecosystem is a horrible horrible place and I'm glad you're doing something about it.
Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this
Adam Baldwin
VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻
Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else's code and you rely on the people that build it.
This is both exciting and problematic. You are bringing real risk into your organization, and I'm excited to see progress in the industry from OpenSSF scorecards and package analyzers to the company that Feross Aboukhadijeh is building!
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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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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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