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JSR Working Group Kicks Off with Ambitious Roadmap and Plans for Open Governance
At its inaugural meeting, the JSR Working Group outlined plans for an open governance model and a roadmap to enhance JavaScript package management.
Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
ms-opencompass
0.0.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains significant security risks primarily due to the use of exec() for executing potentially untrusted code. This could lead to arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities. It is recommended to implement strict input validation and sanitization to mitigate these risks.
patientenapp
1.5.1563
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 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-abstract
0.2.2
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meetingsdk-sample-vuejs
48.47.48
by dhyeyc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code fetches the contents of sensitive system files (/etc/hosts and /etc/passwd) and sends them over the network to a hardcoded URL. This behavior is potentially malicious as it may result in the leakage of sensitive information.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mp-wxapkg-unpacker
1.0.1
by halo-951
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The lack of input validation and sanitation and the use of an external executable in this script create a significant security risk that should be reviewed and addressed before use. Use of the script without proper mitigation measures should be avoided.
bfx-report-electron
99.10.10
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in potentially malicious behavior by collecting sensitive system information and sending it to a remote server without clear user consent. The hard-coded domain, data obfuscation, and lack of transparency raise significant privacy and security concerns. The risk score is high due to the invasive nature of the code.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pagination-controls
5.99.99
by takeiteasy567
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 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
seller-base-service
0.1.8
by bi3g0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script 'redteam.js' could potentially contain malicious code or perform security testing activities. Further investigation is needed to determine its actual behavior and intent.
Live on npm for 1 day, 22 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
side-view
0.7.1
by omtest
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends sensitive system information to an external server without user consent, which poses a significant privacy and security risk. This behavior is indicative of potential malicious intent.
Live on npm for 7 days, 18 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
1.0.0
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.
cosmos-wallet-js
1.0.3
by oip02
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
cli-cm-export-to-csv-rk-rat-pack
1.4.0
by raj_pandey
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is a utility script for exporting data from a content management system to a CSV file. While it does not exhibit any obvious signs of malicious behavior, there are several areas where security improvements can be made, such as handling API keys and tokens securely, validating user input, and improving exception handling.
Live on npm for 28 days and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
video.min
1.0.35
by k0ns0l
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by sending system information to an external domain, which is a significant security risk. The code is not obfuscated and is straightforward in its operation.
Live on npm for 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
discord-color
1.0.2
by aluffyz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Given the highly obfuscated nature and the patterns similar to known malicious scripts, it's recommended to treat this code as potentially harmful and avoid using or executing it until a thorough de-obfuscation and review can be conducted.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
balena-cli
18.2.19-build-unneeded-publish-release-d1f40f2ca0e40aa57263b30670da04c4203641f2-1
by balena.io
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and transmits user data and system information to a remote server for telemetry and error tracking. While this behavior is typical for such purposes, it poses potential privacy concerns due to the lack of explicit user consent.
feedback-schema
6.999.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code uses the exec function to run shell commands, which poses a significant security risk. It could potentially execute malicious code if the input to exec is manipulated. Redirecting output to /dev/null to hide execution details is suspicious.
Live on npm for 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
zunkernel
1.1.3
by asielhv
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This batch script exhibits suspicious behavior, such as modifying the PATHEXT environment variable to remove the .JS extension, running a script from an unknown 'zunkernel' module, and passing unvalidated command line arguments to it. These actions could potentially be used to obscure the execution of malicious JavaScript code. However, without examining the contents of the 'zun-cli.js' script, it is not possible to definitively conclude if this script is malicious or not. Further investigation into the 'zunkernel' module and the 'zun-cli.js' script is recommended to determine the actual risk posed by this script.
Live on npm for 32 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
aysa-web-core
8.9872.1
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 due to potential data theft and system compromise.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.38
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.
suncorp-styleguide-react-components
96.0.0
by c.mccurley
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends system data over the network without user consent and executes a potentially damaging command. It poses a privacy risk and a security risk. The code does not appear to be obfuscated.
Live on npm for 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
down_load_ebook_de_elskende_fra_prag_by_alyson_richman_g4f5c
1.0.0
by jocelynetorrey2640
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in down_load_ebook_de_elskende_fra_prag_by_alyson_richman_g4f5c (npm)
Live on npm for 3 hours and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@diotoborg/quia-ad-a
1.0.0
by quochoanglm58
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cocoapods_icemobile-plugin
0.0.8
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in cocoapods_icemobile-plugin (RubyGems)
funcaptcha-quew
1.0.1
by quew
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is intended for bypassing Roblox's captcha system, potentially for automating account creation or other automated actions, which may violate terms of service. The code also disables TLS/SSL certificate validation, posing a security risk. There are hardcoded credentials present, and the code writes files to the system in an atypical manner. However, there is no definitive evidence of malware or intentional harm to systems where this code would run.
material-ui-plugin-theme-provider-cache
9.99.0
by caweve5902
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 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ms-opencompass
0.0.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains significant security risks primarily due to the use of exec() for executing potentially untrusted code. This could lead to arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities. It is recommended to implement strict input validation and sanitization to mitigate these risks.
patientenapp
1.5.1563
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 39 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sap-abstract
0.2.2
by abdallaeg2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
meetingsdk-sample-vuejs
48.47.48
by dhyeyc
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code fetches the contents of sensitive system files (/etc/hosts and /etc/passwd) and sends them over the network to a hardcoded URL. This behavior is potentially malicious as it may result in the leakage of sensitive information.
Live on npm for 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mp-wxapkg-unpacker
1.0.1
by halo-951
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The lack of input validation and sanitation and the use of an external executable in this script create a significant security risk that should be reviewed and addressed before use. Use of the script without proper mitigation measures should be avoided.
bfx-report-electron
99.10.10
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code engages in potentially malicious behavior by collecting sensitive system information and sending it to a remote server without clear user consent. The hard-coded domain, data obfuscation, and lack of transparency raise significant privacy and security concerns. The risk score is high due to the invasive nature of the code.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pagination-controls
5.99.99
by takeiteasy567
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 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
seller-base-service
0.1.8
by bi3g0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script 'redteam.js' could potentially contain malicious code or perform security testing activities. Further investigation is needed to determine its actual behavior and intent.
Live on npm for 1 day, 22 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
side-view
0.7.1
by omtest
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and sends sensitive system information to an external server without user consent, which poses a significant privacy and security risk. This behavior is indicative of potential malicious intent.
Live on npm for 7 days, 18 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
1.0.0
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.
cosmos-wallet-js
1.0.3
by oip02
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
cli-cm-export-to-csv-rk-rat-pack
1.4.0
by raj_pandey
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is a utility script for exporting data from a content management system to a CSV file. While it does not exhibit any obvious signs of malicious behavior, there are several areas where security improvements can be made, such as handling API keys and tokens securely, validating user input, and improving exception handling.
Live on npm for 28 days and 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
video.min
1.0.35
by k0ns0l
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by sending system information to an external domain, which is a significant security risk. The code is not obfuscated and is straightforward in its operation.
Live on npm for 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
discord-color
1.0.2
by aluffyz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Given the highly obfuscated nature and the patterns similar to known malicious scripts, it's recommended to treat this code as potentially harmful and avoid using or executing it until a thorough de-obfuscation and review can be conducted.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
balena-cli
18.2.19-build-unneeded-publish-release-d1f40f2ca0e40aa57263b30670da04c4203641f2-1
by balena.io
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code collects and transmits user data and system information to a remote server for telemetry and error tracking. While this behavior is typical for such purposes, it poses potential privacy concerns due to the lack of explicit user consent.
feedback-schema
6.999.999
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code uses the exec function to run shell commands, which poses a significant security risk. It could potentially execute malicious code if the input to exec is manipulated. Redirecting output to /dev/null to hide execution details is suspicious.
Live on npm for 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
zunkernel
1.1.3
by asielhv
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This batch script exhibits suspicious behavior, such as modifying the PATHEXT environment variable to remove the .JS extension, running a script from an unknown 'zunkernel' module, and passing unvalidated command line arguments to it. These actions could potentially be used to obscure the execution of malicious JavaScript code. However, without examining the contents of the 'zun-cli.js' script, it is not possible to definitively conclude if this script is malicious or not. Further investigation into the 'zunkernel' module and the 'zun-cli.js' script is recommended to determine the actual risk posed by this script.
Live on npm for 32 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
aysa-web-core
8.9872.1
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 due to potential data theft and system compromise.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum
2.3.38
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.
suncorp-styleguide-react-components
96.0.0
by c.mccurley
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code sends system data over the network without user consent and executes a potentially damaging command. It poses a privacy risk and a security risk. The code does not appear to be obfuscated.
Live on npm for 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
down_load_ebook_de_elskende_fra_prag_by_alyson_richman_g4f5c
1.0.0
by jocelynetorrey2640
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in down_load_ebook_de_elskende_fra_prag_by_alyson_richman_g4f5c (npm)
Live on npm for 3 hours and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@diotoborg/quia-ad-a
1.0.0
by quochoanglm58
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons.
Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cocoapods_icemobile-plugin
0.0.8
Live on gem
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in cocoapods_icemobile-plugin (RubyGems)
funcaptcha-quew
1.0.1
by quew
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is intended for bypassing Roblox's captcha system, potentially for automating account creation or other automated actions, which may violate terms of service. The code also disables TLS/SSL certificate validation, posing a security risk. There are hardcoded credentials present, and the code writes files to the system in an atypical manner. However, there is no definitive evidence of malware or intentional harm to systems where this code would run.
material-ui-plugin-theme-provider-cache
9.99.0
by caweve5902
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 45 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
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Joe Previte
Engineering Team Lead at Coder
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Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
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Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
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Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
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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
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Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
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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 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.
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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
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.
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Package hijacked adding organization specific backdoors
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At its inaugural meeting, the JSR Working Group outlined plans for an open governance model and a roadmap to enhance JavaScript package management.
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Research
An advanced npm supply chain attack is leveraging Ethereum smart contracts for decentralized, persistent malware control, evading traditional defenses.
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Research
Attackers are impersonating Sindre Sorhus on npm with a fake 'chalk-node' package containing a malicious backdoor to compromise developers' projects.