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Attackers Are Hunting High-Impact Node.js Maintainers in a Coordinated Social Engineering Campaign
Multiple high-impact npm maintainers confirm they have been targeted in the same social engineering campaign that compromised Axios.
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monoping
1.0.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is obfuscated but appears to implement login and token-update network calls using axios, read process.env.REMOTE_ID and call back with the login data. I found no evidence of active malware (no eval, no shell spawning, no file corruption, no arbitrary remote exfiltration). Notable concerns: heavy string obfuscation (reduces auditability), a hardcoded renewal URL that should be validated, and the module calling process.exit(1) on TokenExpiredError which can unexpectedly terminate a host process. Reviewers should verify the axiosConfig base URL and the renewal domain before trusting the package.
Live on npm for 1 day, 6 hours and 41 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sema-engine
0.0.68
by frantic0
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The fragment contains significant dynamic code execution vectors and an embedded base64 payload intended to be loaded as a Worker. The combination of eval-based code loading (getParserModuleExports, compileGrammar flows) and a large embedded base64 payload used to instantiate a Worker indicates potential execution of arbitrary code at runtime. In a package, this is a serious supply-chain and runtime risk if inputs or dependencies are not strictly trusted. The code appears designed to enable on-the-fly code generation and execution, which, if exposed to untrusted grammar or livecode payloads, could be leveraged for malicious actions (remote code execution, data exfiltration, or backdoors). The embedded base64 payload and dynamic eval/Worker usage are the primary risk signals. Recommended mitigations include avoiding eval for untrusted inputs, sandboxing or precompiling grammars, auditing the base64 payload source, restricting inputs to trusted sources, and replacing dynamic code generation with safer, constrained interpreters or compilers.
grenache-nodejs-example-fib-server
99.10.9
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of malicious behavior involving data theft and exfiltration. It encodes and sends sensitive system and user data to a suspicious domain via both DNS queries and HTTPS POST requests.
Live on npm for 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
youtube-scrapper
0.0.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module performs a straightforward CSV-to-Postgres upload but contains a high-risk anomaly: it transparently sends the supplied database password to a hardcoded external IP (3.21.144.229) via psycopg2.connect while also connecting to the user-specified host via SQLAlchemy. That behavior effectively leaks credentials to an unexpected host and is consistent with credential exfiltration (or a critical developer mistake). Additional risks: dynamic SQL in read_table (SQL injection), unconditional DROP/CREATE (destructive), lack of TLS/secure connection options, and no input validation or error handling. Remediation: remove or correct the hardcoded connection, avoid embedding credentials in strings (use environment-secured credentials or parameterized config), enforce TLS, validate/sanitize table names or use parameterized queries, add error handling and least-privilege DB users. Treat code as unsafe until fixed.
github.com/gravitl/netmaker
v0.0.0-20210329221848-ac6e9cfd7bc0
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
The best-supported interpretation from all three reports is that this snippet is intended to remove/disrupt a networking/service component: it deletes a network interface, performs an authenticated DELETE against a local admin API to remove a node entry, overwrites sensitive network configuration, deletes a token, and then executes a privileged Go removal routine. The hardcoded bearer credential and `sudo go run ./main.go` pattern are strong security red flags. Even if this could be legitimate administrative deprovisioning, it is high-risk automation without verification/controls, and the unreviewed `main.go` is an unresolved supply-chain execution sink.
muaddib-scanner
2.2.17
by dnszlsk
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is outright malicious. It exfiltrates environment tokens to a hardcoded external endpoint and, if no tokens are found, runs a destructive rm -rf on the user's home directory. Treat as high-risk malware: do not install or run. If executed, assume secrets are compromised and perform credential rotation and forensic/restore actions.
mtpylib
0.0.59
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code programmatically creates a tor configuration, writes it to /tmp, and launches the system 'tor' process, exposing local services (SSH, HTTP/HTTPS) as hidden services and opening a ControlPort bound to all interfaces. This behaviour is high-risk in deployment: hardcoded hashed control password, ControlPort on 0.0.0.0, HiddenServiceDir in /tmp, and mapping of sensitive ports all elevate the chance of misuse or compromise. The code does not appear to be intentionally obfuscated or obviously malicious, but it performs privileged network-exposing actions that could facilitate abuse or accidental exposure. Recommend careful review before use: remove hardcoded secrets, avoid binding ControlPort to 0.0.0.0, use a secure directory for HiddenServiceDir, and add lifecycle and permission checks. If the intent is not to expose local SSH/HTTP over Tor, do not use.
sh4d0wup
0.8.0
Live on cargo
Blocked by Socket
This code implements an in-memory execution/infection helper: it compiles and emits a small Rust program that uses memfd_create and fexecve to load and execute ELF bytes provided at runtime, and can fork+detach to execute additional payloads. Those behaviors are powerful and can be used for malicious purposes (stealthy payload execution, in-memory loaders). The code is intentionally invasive and should be treated as high-risk. Use only in trusted contexts and avoid including it in general dependency trees. If you did not expect an infecting/injector utility in this package, treat it as malicious.
354766/the-edgar/founder-forge/founder-forge/
788f0ba1d9cb553423fe1358c5c78b1b58ce03af
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
The selected analysis (Report 3) presents the most coherent and focused assessment of FounderForge’s security posture, emphasizing clear phase-gating, local artifact storage, and minimal direct credential risk. While the workflow is largely benign, multiple reports converge on a medium-level risk stemming from external web-search integrations and multi-agent data flows. The improved assessment recommends explicit data-handling policies, prompt hygiene, and auditing to reduce data leakage risk and enhance trust in the automation pipeline.
354766/rivet-dev/skills/rivetkit-client-react/
071421335a48c16b956d4e9f0cd2d72df4463dc8
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Installation of third-party script detected All findings: [CRITICAL] command_injection: Installation of third-party script detected (SC006) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] command_injection: Backtick command substitution detected (CI003) [AITech 9.1.4] This skill is documentation for the RivetKit React client with usage examples. It does not contain hidden or malicious code. The only notable security issue is the recommended URL-auth endpoint form (https://namespace:token@api.rivet.dev) which, while supported, can lead to accidental credential leakage in browsers or logs; developers should prefer environment variables or other safer methods in client-side contexts. No evidence of credential harvesting, obfuscated code, or exfiltration to suspicious third parties was found.
pyopenrpa
1.1.17
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a security risk due to the lack of input validation and sanitization, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or misuse. There are no clear indications of obfuscation or malware in this code.
con4gis/framework
1.1.18
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The provided file is a modified/tampered SweetAlert2 bundle containing a malicious payload: a locale- and host-targeted, delayed activation that disables page interaction and autoplays a looping audio file loaded from a third-party domain. This is a clear supply-chain compromise or malicious insertion. Immediate actions: do NOT use this package version; remove it from deployments; audit package integrity (compare with official upstream release, verify checksums/signatures); rotate any secrets that may have been exposed in environments where this version was deployed; notify maintainers and users. Replace with a clean, verified release and investigate how the compromise occurred.
npmclassic
2018.2.2
by kaizhu
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module contains a high-risk remote administration/backdoor pattern: it exposes a TCP-accessible Node REPL (conditioned on PORT_REPL), routes incoming socket data into REPL evaluation, and includes REPL commands that execute host shell commands using child_process.spawn with shell:true derived directly from REPL input. It also forwards stdout to the TCP client, enabling data/command output exfiltration. The surrounding storage/DB code increases manipulation and persistence but the critical threat is the networked REPL + shell execution path.
github.com/BishopFox/sliver
v0.0.0-20201210215035-f8cb6d74c52b
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This source file is a core component of a remote C2 implant (Sliver) providing pivot management and proxied I/O. Its purpose (enabling pivoting and communication with a remote controller) is malicious in typical benign-supply-chain contexts and it should be treated as high-risk. Additionally, the code contains robustness and security issues (nil dereferences, unchecked err usage, trusting remote length fields, inadequate error handling and no timeouts) that increase the risk of crashes or resource exhaustion. If present as a dependency in otherwise benign software, assume compromise and remove unless inclusion is explicitly intended and authorized.
rpc-selfbot
1.0.3
by unknownx1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This module implements covert data exfiltration: it accepts an input string and sends it to a hardcoded external Discord webhook. Behavior is malicious in practice (credential or secret theft potential). Treat as compromise/backdoor, remove and audit callers and rotate any potentially leaked credentials.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hellosign-embed-with-dbx-file
1.0.0
by test6uy767
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and sending sensitive system data to a remote server without user consent. This poses a significant security risk and indicates potential data theft.
Live on npm for 3 days and 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cl-lite
1.0.1522
by michael_tian
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is contains embedded inappropriate adult content with numerous external image links. It is not valid or functional software code. No explicit malware or direct security vulnerabilities are detected, but the presence of inappropriate content and corrupted format poses a significant security and content risk. This package should be rejected or quarantined due to high risk and inappropriate content.
github.com/weaveworks/weave
v1.6.1-0.20160620152929-80b3514e24aa
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.
poma-chunker
0.1.3
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code implements anti-debugging and anti-analysis checks and will terminate the process if it detects instrumentation, debuggers, or anomalous timing. I found no evidence in this fragment of data exfiltration, backdoor creation, network communication, credential harvesting, or direct destructive actions. However, anti-analysis behaviors are commonly used by malware to evade detection; this raises suspicion but is not proof of malicious payload by itself. Because the snippet is obfuscated and appears truncated, further review of the full package is recommended before trusting it.
Live on pypi for 6 days, 17 hours and 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github-orca
0.0.20.1626.gb0c19ef3
by Nick Quaranto
Live on rubygems
Blocked by Socket
This Ruby file implements an automated data-exfiltration payload that activates as soon as the module is loaded. It gathers the current username (ENV['USER'], ENV['USERNAME'] or `whoami`), machine hostname (Socket.gethostname), and the file's absolute path (File.expand_path(__FILE__)). Each value is hex-encoded and split into chunks to conform to DNS label length limits. A target domain is constructed in the pattern: a<username_hex>.a<hostname_hex>.a<filepath_hex>.furb[.]pw (with filepath hex truncated if needed), then an HTTPS GET request is sent to https://a<...>.furb[.]pw/. The code executes automatically when loaded as a module (unless __FILE__ == $0), making it a supply chain attack vector. No opt-in or legitimate use case exists. This behavior is unambiguously malicious, leveraging DNS/HTTPS for covert reconnaissance and unauthorized data exfiltration.
@getfoundry/unbrowse-openclaw
0.5.10
by getfoundry
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module programmatically extracts and decrypts Chrome cookies on macOS by reading the Chrome Local State, copying the Cookies DB, retrieving the Chrome Safe Storage password from the macOS Keychain, deriving the decryption key, querying the DB with sqlite3, and decrypting cookie blobs. While similar code can be legitimate for automation or testing, its capabilities (keychain access, cookie DB copy, decryption to plaintext) are high-risk and commonly abused for credential theft. The code also creates an unprotected temporary DB copy and uses execSync with interpolated inputs (potential shell injection). Treat this module as sensitive: only use in trusted contexts and avoid running it in environments with untrusted inputs. If you did not expect cookie extraction behavior, do not install or run it.
tx-engine
0.5.6
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a critical security flaw: untrusted input can be executed via eval(op), enabling arbitrary code execution. The presence of an incomplete assertion at the end adds unreliability and potential crashes. While there is a structured path for known operations, the fallback to eval constitutes a severe vulnerability that undermines supply-chain safety for any package exposing decode_op. Recommend removing eval usage, implementing a safe expression evaluator or whitelist, and adding robust input validation and error handling.
ncert-learn
5.5.2
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This script invokes xmrig.exe to perform a cryptomining benchmark using the --bench=1M and --submit parameters, potentially submitting results over the network. Unauthorized execution can consume system resources for mining and send data externally without user consent, making it a malicious threat.
@esvndev/es-react-config-setting
1.0.155
by esvndev
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code includes a high-risk dynamic code execution path: remote configuration responses can include a script string that the client constructs via new Function(...) and immediately executes. Combined with periodic polling and persistence to localStorage, this constitutes a supply-chain/execution backdoor allowing server-controlled arbitrary JS to run in users' browsers. Unless the remote endpoint and scripts are fully trusted and protected (signed, restricted), this is dangerous. Recommend removing runtime script execution (new Function) or adding strict verification (digital signatures, checksum, origin checks), prompt/consent before execution, and auditing the remote config service. The bundled UI code otherwise appears standard.
monoping
1.0.5
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is obfuscated but appears to implement login and token-update network calls using axios, read process.env.REMOTE_ID and call back with the login data. I found no evidence of active malware (no eval, no shell spawning, no file corruption, no arbitrary remote exfiltration). Notable concerns: heavy string obfuscation (reduces auditability), a hardcoded renewal URL that should be validated, and the module calling process.exit(1) on TokenExpiredError which can unexpectedly terminate a host process. Reviewers should verify the axiosConfig base URL and the renewal domain before trusting the package.
Live on npm for 1 day, 6 hours and 41 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
sema-engine
0.0.68
by frantic0
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The fragment contains significant dynamic code execution vectors and an embedded base64 payload intended to be loaded as a Worker. The combination of eval-based code loading (getParserModuleExports, compileGrammar flows) and a large embedded base64 payload used to instantiate a Worker indicates potential execution of arbitrary code at runtime. In a package, this is a serious supply-chain and runtime risk if inputs or dependencies are not strictly trusted. The code appears designed to enable on-the-fly code generation and execution, which, if exposed to untrusted grammar or livecode payloads, could be leveraged for malicious actions (remote code execution, data exfiltration, or backdoors). The embedded base64 payload and dynamic eval/Worker usage are the primary risk signals. Recommended mitigations include avoiding eval for untrusted inputs, sandboxing or precompiling grammars, auditing the base64 payload source, restricting inputs to trusted sources, and replacing dynamic code generation with safer, constrained interpreters or compilers.
grenache-nodejs-example-fib-server
99.10.9
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of malicious behavior involving data theft and exfiltration. It encodes and sends sensitive system and user data to a suspicious domain via both DNS queries and HTTPS POST requests.
Live on npm for 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
youtube-scrapper
0.0.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module performs a straightforward CSV-to-Postgres upload but contains a high-risk anomaly: it transparently sends the supplied database password to a hardcoded external IP (3.21.144.229) via psycopg2.connect while also connecting to the user-specified host via SQLAlchemy. That behavior effectively leaks credentials to an unexpected host and is consistent with credential exfiltration (or a critical developer mistake). Additional risks: dynamic SQL in read_table (SQL injection), unconditional DROP/CREATE (destructive), lack of TLS/secure connection options, and no input validation or error handling. Remediation: remove or correct the hardcoded connection, avoid embedding credentials in strings (use environment-secured credentials or parameterized config), enforce TLS, validate/sanitize table names or use parameterized queries, add error handling and least-privilege DB users. Treat code as unsafe until fixed.
github.com/gravitl/netmaker
v0.0.0-20210329221848-ac6e9cfd7bc0
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
The best-supported interpretation from all three reports is that this snippet is intended to remove/disrupt a networking/service component: it deletes a network interface, performs an authenticated DELETE against a local admin API to remove a node entry, overwrites sensitive network configuration, deletes a token, and then executes a privileged Go removal routine. The hardcoded bearer credential and `sudo go run ./main.go` pattern are strong security red flags. Even if this could be legitimate administrative deprovisioning, it is high-risk automation without verification/controls, and the unreviewed `main.go` is an unresolved supply-chain execution sink.
muaddib-scanner
2.2.17
by dnszlsk
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is outright malicious. It exfiltrates environment tokens to a hardcoded external endpoint and, if no tokens are found, runs a destructive rm -rf on the user's home directory. Treat as high-risk malware: do not install or run. If executed, assume secrets are compromised and perform credential rotation and forensic/restore actions.
mtpylib
0.0.59
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code programmatically creates a tor configuration, writes it to /tmp, and launches the system 'tor' process, exposing local services (SSH, HTTP/HTTPS) as hidden services and opening a ControlPort bound to all interfaces. This behaviour is high-risk in deployment: hardcoded hashed control password, ControlPort on 0.0.0.0, HiddenServiceDir in /tmp, and mapping of sensitive ports all elevate the chance of misuse or compromise. The code does not appear to be intentionally obfuscated or obviously malicious, but it performs privileged network-exposing actions that could facilitate abuse or accidental exposure. Recommend careful review before use: remove hardcoded secrets, avoid binding ControlPort to 0.0.0.0, use a secure directory for HiddenServiceDir, and add lifecycle and permission checks. If the intent is not to expose local SSH/HTTP over Tor, do not use.
sh4d0wup
0.8.0
Live on cargo
Blocked by Socket
This code implements an in-memory execution/infection helper: it compiles and emits a small Rust program that uses memfd_create and fexecve to load and execute ELF bytes provided at runtime, and can fork+detach to execute additional payloads. Those behaviors are powerful and can be used for malicious purposes (stealthy payload execution, in-memory loaders). The code is intentionally invasive and should be treated as high-risk. Use only in trusted contexts and avoid including it in general dependency trees. If you did not expect an infecting/injector utility in this package, treat it as malicious.
354766/the-edgar/founder-forge/founder-forge/
788f0ba1d9cb553423fe1358c5c78b1b58ce03af
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
The selected analysis (Report 3) presents the most coherent and focused assessment of FounderForge’s security posture, emphasizing clear phase-gating, local artifact storage, and minimal direct credential risk. While the workflow is largely benign, multiple reports converge on a medium-level risk stemming from external web-search integrations and multi-agent data flows. The improved assessment recommends explicit data-handling policies, prompt hygiene, and auditing to reduce data leakage risk and enhance trust in the automation pipeline.
354766/rivet-dev/skills/rivetkit-client-react/
071421335a48c16b956d4e9f0cd2d72df4463dc8
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Installation of third-party script detected All findings: [CRITICAL] command_injection: Installation of third-party script detected (SC006) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] command_injection: Backtick command substitution detected (CI003) [AITech 9.1.4] This skill is documentation for the RivetKit React client with usage examples. It does not contain hidden or malicious code. The only notable security issue is the recommended URL-auth endpoint form (https://namespace:token@api.rivet.dev) which, while supported, can lead to accidental credential leakage in browsers or logs; developers should prefer environment variables or other safer methods in client-side contexts. No evidence of credential harvesting, obfuscated code, or exfiltration to suspicious third parties was found.
pyopenrpa
1.1.17
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a security risk due to the lack of input validation and sanitization, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or misuse. There are no clear indications of obfuscation or malware in this code.
con4gis/framework
1.1.18
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The provided file is a modified/tampered SweetAlert2 bundle containing a malicious payload: a locale- and host-targeted, delayed activation that disables page interaction and autoplays a looping audio file loaded from a third-party domain. This is a clear supply-chain compromise or malicious insertion. Immediate actions: do NOT use this package version; remove it from deployments; audit package integrity (compare with official upstream release, verify checksums/signatures); rotate any secrets that may have been exposed in environments where this version was deployed; notify maintainers and users. Replace with a clean, verified release and investigate how the compromise occurred.
npmclassic
2018.2.2
by kaizhu
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module contains a high-risk remote administration/backdoor pattern: it exposes a TCP-accessible Node REPL (conditioned on PORT_REPL), routes incoming socket data into REPL evaluation, and includes REPL commands that execute host shell commands using child_process.spawn with shell:true derived directly from REPL input. It also forwards stdout to the TCP client, enabling data/command output exfiltration. The surrounding storage/DB code increases manipulation and persistence but the critical threat is the networked REPL + shell execution path.
github.com/BishopFox/sliver
v0.0.0-20201210215035-f8cb6d74c52b
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This source file is a core component of a remote C2 implant (Sliver) providing pivot management and proxied I/O. Its purpose (enabling pivoting and communication with a remote controller) is malicious in typical benign-supply-chain contexts and it should be treated as high-risk. Additionally, the code contains robustness and security issues (nil dereferences, unchecked err usage, trusting remote length fields, inadequate error handling and no timeouts) that increase the risk of crashes or resource exhaustion. If present as a dependency in otherwise benign software, assume compromise and remove unless inclusion is explicitly intended and authorized.
rpc-selfbot
1.0.3
by unknownx1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This module implements covert data exfiltration: it accepts an input string and sends it to a hardcoded external Discord webhook. Behavior is malicious in practice (credential or secret theft potential). Treat as compromise/backdoor, remove and audit callers and rotate any potentially leaked credentials.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hellosign-embed-with-dbx-file
1.0.0
by test6uy767
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits malicious behavior by collecting and sending sensitive system data to a remote server without user consent. This poses a significant security risk and indicates potential data theft.
Live on npm for 3 days and 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
cl-lite
1.0.1522
by michael_tian
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code is contains embedded inappropriate adult content with numerous external image links. It is not valid or functional software code. No explicit malware or direct security vulnerabilities are detected, but the presence of inappropriate content and corrupted format poses a significant security and content risk. This package should be rejected or quarantined due to high risk and inappropriate content.
github.com/weaveworks/weave
v1.6.1-0.20160620152929-80b3514e24aa
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.
poma-chunker
0.1.3
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code implements anti-debugging and anti-analysis checks and will terminate the process if it detects instrumentation, debuggers, or anomalous timing. I found no evidence in this fragment of data exfiltration, backdoor creation, network communication, credential harvesting, or direct destructive actions. However, anti-analysis behaviors are commonly used by malware to evade detection; this raises suspicion but is not proof of malicious payload by itself. Because the snippet is obfuscated and appears truncated, further review of the full package is recommended before trusting it.
Live on pypi for 6 days, 17 hours and 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github-orca
0.0.20.1626.gb0c19ef3
by Nick Quaranto
Live on rubygems
Blocked by Socket
This Ruby file implements an automated data-exfiltration payload that activates as soon as the module is loaded. It gathers the current username (ENV['USER'], ENV['USERNAME'] or `whoami`), machine hostname (Socket.gethostname), and the file's absolute path (File.expand_path(__FILE__)). Each value is hex-encoded and split into chunks to conform to DNS label length limits. A target domain is constructed in the pattern: a<username_hex>.a<hostname_hex>.a<filepath_hex>.furb[.]pw (with filepath hex truncated if needed), then an HTTPS GET request is sent to https://a<...>.furb[.]pw/. The code executes automatically when loaded as a module (unless __FILE__ == $0), making it a supply chain attack vector. No opt-in or legitimate use case exists. This behavior is unambiguously malicious, leveraging DNS/HTTPS for covert reconnaissance and unauthorized data exfiltration.
@getfoundry/unbrowse-openclaw
0.5.10
by getfoundry
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module programmatically extracts and decrypts Chrome cookies on macOS by reading the Chrome Local State, copying the Cookies DB, retrieving the Chrome Safe Storage password from the macOS Keychain, deriving the decryption key, querying the DB with sqlite3, and decrypting cookie blobs. While similar code can be legitimate for automation or testing, its capabilities (keychain access, cookie DB copy, decryption to plaintext) are high-risk and commonly abused for credential theft. The code also creates an unprotected temporary DB copy and uses execSync with interpolated inputs (potential shell injection). Treat this module as sensitive: only use in trusted contexts and avoid running it in environments with untrusted inputs. If you did not expect cookie extraction behavior, do not install or run it.
tx-engine
0.5.6
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a critical security flaw: untrusted input can be executed via eval(op), enabling arbitrary code execution. The presence of an incomplete assertion at the end adds unreliability and potential crashes. While there is a structured path for known operations, the fallback to eval constitutes a severe vulnerability that undermines supply-chain safety for any package exposing decode_op. Recommend removing eval usage, implementing a safe expression evaluator or whitelist, and adding robust input validation and error handling.
ncert-learn
5.5.2
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This script invokes xmrig.exe to perform a cryptomining benchmark using the --bench=1M and --submit parameters, potentially submitting results over the network. Unauthorized execution can consume system resources for mining and send data externally without user consent, making it a malicious threat.
@esvndev/es-react-config-setting
1.0.155
by esvndev
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code includes a high-risk dynamic code execution path: remote configuration responses can include a script string that the client constructs via new Function(...) and immediately executes. Combined with periodic polling and persistence to localStorage, this constitutes a supply-chain/execution backdoor allowing server-controlled arbitrary JS to run in users' browsers. Unless the remote endpoint and scripts are fully trusted and protected (signed, restricted), this is dangerous. Recommend removing runtime script execution (new Function) or adding strict verification (digital signatures, checksum, origin checks), prompt/consent before execution, and auditing the remote config service. The bundled UI code otherwise appears standard.
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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.
Nov 23, 2025
Shai Hulud v2
Shai Hulud v2 campaign: preinstall script (setup_bun.js) and loader (setup_bin.js) that installs/locates Bun and executes an obfuscated bundled malicious script (bun_environment.js) with suppressed output.
Nov 05, 2025
Elves on npm
A surge of auto-generated "elf-stats" npm packages is being published every two minutes from new accounts. These packages contain simple malware variants and are being rapidly removed by npm. At least 420 unique packages have been identified, often described as being generated every two minutes, with some mentioning a capture the flag challenge or test.
Jul 04, 2025
RubyGems Automation-Tool Infostealer
Since at least March 2023, a threat actor using multiple aliases uploaded 60 malicious gems to RubyGems that masquerade as automation tools (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, WordPress, and Naver). The gems display a Korean Glimmer-DSL-LibUI login window, then exfiltrate the entered username/password and the host's MAC address via HTTP POST to threat actor-controlled infrastructure.
Mar 13, 2025
North Korea's Contagious Interview Campaign
Since late 2024, we have tracked hundreds of malicious npm packages and supporting infrastructure tied to North Korea's Contagious Interview operation, with tens of thousands of downloads targeting developers and tech job seekers. The threat actors run a factory-style playbook: recruiter lures and fake coding tests, polished GitHub templates, and typosquatted or deceptive dependencies that install or import into real projects.
Jul 23, 2024
Network Reconnaissance Campaign
A malicious npm supply chain attack that leveraged 60 packages across three disposable npm accounts to fingerprint developer workstations and CI/CD servers during installation. Each package embedded a compact postinstall script that collected hostnames, internal and external IP addresses, DNS resolvers, usernames, home and working directories, and package metadata, then exfiltrated this data as a JSON blob to a hardcoded Discord webhook.
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