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flask-sqlalchemy-db-orchestration

1.0.0

Removed from PyPI

Blocked by Socket

This setup.py contains strongly suspicious and potentially malicious behavior: after installing into site-packages it copies package contents into the current working directory and will delete any existing directories in the CWD that share package item names. That behavior can cause data loss and silent modification of user projects and is not expected for a benign package. Treat this package as unsafe until proven otherwise; installation should be avoided or performed in a safe, disposable environment and code reviewed thoroughly.

Live on PyPI for 1 hour and 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

tsa321321

1.0.0

by s1l3xz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script fetches content from a remote server 'http://m9w60037g7ecl3zs95j7sui5cwin6du2.oastify.com'. This behavior is suspicious and could be a security risk as it may download and execute malicious code.

Live on npm for 16 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

solana-core

1.16.14

Live on crates.io

Blocked by Socket

This module intentionally crafts malformed/duplicate last-slot entries and selectively withholds or forwards their corresponding shreds to a stake-defined subset of cluster nodes. Behavior results in protocol-level sabotage: making verification fail on validators, creating a cluster partition, and causing inconsistent views of finalized data. The code is not obfuscated and uses normal APIs, but its logic clearly implements malicious or disruptive behavior (or a simulator of such behavior). Recommend treating this code as dangerous for production use unless its use is explicitly limited to test/simulation environments.

ailever

0.2.580

Live on PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The fragment contains a high-risk pattern: it downloads a Python script from a remote source and immediately executes it without integrity verification or sandboxing. This creates a critical supply-chain and remote-code-execution risk, as the remote payload could perform any action on the host, including data exfiltration, credential access, or system compromise. Even though defaults use placeholders, the mechanism itself is unsafe and should be disallowed or hardened (e.g., verify hashes, use signed modules, avoid executing remote code).

student-competition

7.0.7

by rad369

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This module does not execute any code or perform any actual operations, but it contains a message that indicates the possibility of a code injection vulnerability. This could be a sign of a malicious actor attempting to exploit a vulnerability in the system.

Live on npm for 18 days, 6 hours and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

hardhat-gas-report

1.1.15

by wangxianxiu

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is potentially harmful due to the last function that sends potentially sensitive configuration data to an external API, which represents a data leakage vulnerability.

Live on npm for 5 days, 5 hours and 16 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

cln-logger

1.0.3

by crouch626

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file decodes obfuscated strings (referencing require('axios') and mocki[.]io), then retrieves remote JavaScript and executes it with eval. The obfuscation and dynamic code execution pose a severe security risk, enabling unauthorized remote code injection.

cornflakes

3.0.5

Live on PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The code embeds a dangerous dynamic execution pattern by re-reading and executing the caller file contents in a separate Python process and then invoking the function by name. This can re-run initialization code, access sensitive data, and enable covert execution in a background context. It represents a notable supply-chain risk if the caller file is modifiable by an attacker. Recommend removing exec-based loading, using a clearly defined worker model (multiprocessing or threading with explicit callable targets), and implementing strict input validation and error handling to mitigate exposure.

dnszlsk/muad-dib

a353a0530ffaea798553134208e7c4a9b234170f

Live on GitHub Actions

Blocked by Socket

The provided JSON is a high-value threat intelligence summary identifying multiple high-risk npm packages and attack vectors (typosquats, token/wallet stealers, reverse shells, and dangerous install scripts). While the JSON itself is non-executable, the items listed represent real supply-chain risks that can lead to credential exfiltration and remote compromise if installed. Treat these packages as potentially malicious: avoid installation, remove from manifests/lockfiles, audit existing environments for misuse, and perform artifact-level inspection of any package tarballs to confirm malicious behaviors. Remediation should include rotating exposed secrets and tightening dependency vetting policies.

dhemrdhs92092

1.250917.11920

by ongtrieuhau861.001

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file implements an unattended update mechanism that fetches and installs .tgz archives from unverified remote sources—both the npm registry (registry[.]npmjs[.]org) and a configurable Firebase-style database URL—by downloading, extracting them into the application directory and then restarting PM2-managed processes. Because there is no cryptographic signature or checksum validation beyond a simple version check, a compromised registry account or database endpoint could deliver arbitrary code to every host running this updater. Additionally, on startup the script gathers extensive system and package metadata—including public IP (via api[.]ipify[.]org), local IP addresses, hostname, OS/platform, Node.js version, CPU/memory statistics, load averages, working directory and package.json fields—and posts it to a configurable Discord webhook endpoint (discordapp[.]com). This behavior poses both a supply-chain risk and a telemetry/privacy exposure risk, as sensitive host information is sent to an external service without explicit user consent or granular control.

sticker-convert

2.12.0

Live on PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The code is designed to extract Discord authentication tokens by utilizing Chrome Remote Debugging to execute JavaScript within the browser context to retrieve the token. This poses a significant security risk as it allows unauthorized access to Discord accounts without user consent. The extracted tokens could be used to hijack user accounts or perform other malicious activities.

my-singing-monsters-newed-version-ios682

1.0.2

by atiaromaryalab

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code engages in automated package creation and publishing, with the addition of posting content to WordPress sites using hard-coded credentials. This indicates potential spam or automated SEO manipulation behavior. The code also presents significant security risks due to hard-coded paths and credentials.

Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@bi-crm/services

0.1.99

by flx1101

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system information and sends it to an external server without user consent, which is indicative of data exfiltration.

github.com/bishopfox/sliver

v1.5.40-0.20250103024229-9ecb68f6a38f

Live on Go Modules

Blocked by Socket

The code presents clear indicators of malicious capability: in-process shellcode execution and memfd-based side-loading with LD_PRELOAD to run injected data in another process. This constitutes high-risk behavior suitable for backdoor or code execution tooling. The implementation lacks input validation, safeguards, or auditing hooks, making it a strong threat in supply-chain contexts. Hardening would require removing in-memory code execution, eliminating LD_PRELOAD-based injection paths, and adding strict input validation, provenance checks, and runtime protections.

clientcore-catalyst-businesslogic

99.99.9

by confusion-test3

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script gathers data about the user's system, including package name, current working directory, username, hostname, and IP address. This data is then encoded and sent as DNS queries to a remote server.

Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

pidlreact-next

8.811.0

by hmspdl-nxt

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file contains malicious code that exfiltrates environment variables to an external server at eosnri7j13x[.]aliim[.]pipedream[.]net. The code uses obfuscation techniques to hide the destination URL through string manipulation. It includes evasion mechanisms to avoid detection by checking for specific environment variables and conditions before executing the malicious payload. The script captures all environment variables, which could include sensitive information like API keys, tokens, and credentials, and sends them as base64-encoded data via HTTPS POST requests. This represents a serious security risk due to unauthorized data collection and exfiltration.

@hesabe-pay/embedded-hosted-checkout

1.0.9

by kaliraj-hesabe

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The fragment demonstrates strong indicators of malicious or highly suspicious activity: heavy obfuscation, dynamic DOM/UI construction around payment flows, and network interactions that could facilitate data exfiltration or credential harvesting. While conclusive proof requires full context (endpoints, data models, and the rest of the module), the risk profile is high for a supply-chain delivery. Treat as a high-severity risk and perform a thorough provenance review, endpoint vetting, and run-time behavior analysis in a sandbox before representing this as a trusted dependency.

fca-horizon-remastered

1.4.6

by kanzuwakazaki

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is suspicious as it retrieves update information from an unverified external source and uses 'execSync' to run shell commands, which could lead to remote code execution if the external content is compromised. Furthermore, the code attempts to forcibly update and reinstall packages which is not typical for secure update practices.

Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

no6gg

1.0.2

by rank35111111

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

High-risk malicious behavior: the install scripts execute obfuscated PowerShell to assemble/invoke runtime code and then exfiltrate collected data to an external HTTP endpoint. This constitutes untrusted remote code execution and data exfiltration, and should be treated as malware.

azure-graphrbac

6.4.6

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is exfiltrating system information and project details to external servers, which is a clear indication of malicious behavior. The presence of a busy-wait loop is also a performance concern.

Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

pinokiod

3.311.0

by cocktailpeanut

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The SweetAlert2 library code is mostly benign and serves as a UI modal dialog tool. However, it contains a suspicious and potentially malicious snippet that targets Russian users on certain domains to play an unsolicited audio prank, disabling pointer events and potentially disrupting user interaction. This behavior is unexpected and should be considered a moderate security risk and potential malware. The rest of the code shows no signs of malicious intent. The provided reports were invalid and unhelpful. Users should be cautious about this version of the library due to the embedded prank behavior.

ankularjs

1.1.4

by nepz

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code performs unauthorized exfiltration of sensitive system information to an external Discord webhook without user consent. This constitutes malicious behavior consistent with spyware or backdoor malware. The hardcoded webhook URL and the nature of the data collected pose a significant privacy and security risk. The code is not obfuscated but is clearly designed to steal data silently.

soliddoc

0.6.0-beta.36

by u3gknmw3kager

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The script runs a potentially arbitrary Node.js file. The lack of clarity in the filename and the absence of context make it a potential security risk.

flask-sqlalchemy-db-orchestration

1.0.0

Removed from PyPI

Blocked by Socket

This setup.py contains strongly suspicious and potentially malicious behavior: after installing into site-packages it copies package contents into the current working directory and will delete any existing directories in the CWD that share package item names. That behavior can cause data loss and silent modification of user projects and is not expected for a benign package. Treat this package as unsafe until proven otherwise; installation should be avoided or performed in a safe, disposable environment and code reviewed thoroughly.

Live on PyPI for 1 hour and 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

tsa321321

1.0.0

by s1l3xz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script fetches content from a remote server 'http://m9w60037g7ecl3zs95j7sui5cwin6du2.oastify.com'. This behavior is suspicious and could be a security risk as it may download and execute malicious code.

Live on npm for 16 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

solana-core

1.16.14

Live on crates.io

Blocked by Socket

This module intentionally crafts malformed/duplicate last-slot entries and selectively withholds or forwards their corresponding shreds to a stake-defined subset of cluster nodes. Behavior results in protocol-level sabotage: making verification fail on validators, creating a cluster partition, and causing inconsistent views of finalized data. The code is not obfuscated and uses normal APIs, but its logic clearly implements malicious or disruptive behavior (or a simulator of such behavior). Recommend treating this code as dangerous for production use unless its use is explicitly limited to test/simulation environments.

ailever

0.2.580

Live on PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The fragment contains a high-risk pattern: it downloads a Python script from a remote source and immediately executes it without integrity verification or sandboxing. This creates a critical supply-chain and remote-code-execution risk, as the remote payload could perform any action on the host, including data exfiltration, credential access, or system compromise. Even though defaults use placeholders, the mechanism itself is unsafe and should be disallowed or hardened (e.g., verify hashes, use signed modules, avoid executing remote code).

student-competition

7.0.7

by rad369

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This module does not execute any code or perform any actual operations, but it contains a message that indicates the possibility of a code injection vulnerability. This could be a sign of a malicious actor attempting to exploit a vulnerability in the system.

Live on npm for 18 days, 6 hours and 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

hardhat-gas-report

1.1.15

by wangxianxiu

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is potentially harmful due to the last function that sends potentially sensitive configuration data to an external API, which represents a data leakage vulnerability.

Live on npm for 5 days, 5 hours and 16 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

cln-logger

1.0.3

by crouch626

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file decodes obfuscated strings (referencing require('axios') and mocki[.]io), then retrieves remote JavaScript and executes it with eval. The obfuscation and dynamic code execution pose a severe security risk, enabling unauthorized remote code injection.

cornflakes

3.0.5

Live on PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The code embeds a dangerous dynamic execution pattern by re-reading and executing the caller file contents in a separate Python process and then invoking the function by name. This can re-run initialization code, access sensitive data, and enable covert execution in a background context. It represents a notable supply-chain risk if the caller file is modifiable by an attacker. Recommend removing exec-based loading, using a clearly defined worker model (multiprocessing or threading with explicit callable targets), and implementing strict input validation and error handling to mitigate exposure.

dnszlsk/muad-dib

a353a0530ffaea798553134208e7c4a9b234170f

Live on GitHub Actions

Blocked by Socket

The provided JSON is a high-value threat intelligence summary identifying multiple high-risk npm packages and attack vectors (typosquats, token/wallet stealers, reverse shells, and dangerous install scripts). While the JSON itself is non-executable, the items listed represent real supply-chain risks that can lead to credential exfiltration and remote compromise if installed. Treat these packages as potentially malicious: avoid installation, remove from manifests/lockfiles, audit existing environments for misuse, and perform artifact-level inspection of any package tarballs to confirm malicious behaviors. Remediation should include rotating exposed secrets and tightening dependency vetting policies.

dhemrdhs92092

1.250917.11920

by ongtrieuhau861.001

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file implements an unattended update mechanism that fetches and installs .tgz archives from unverified remote sources—both the npm registry (registry[.]npmjs[.]org) and a configurable Firebase-style database URL—by downloading, extracting them into the application directory and then restarting PM2-managed processes. Because there is no cryptographic signature or checksum validation beyond a simple version check, a compromised registry account or database endpoint could deliver arbitrary code to every host running this updater. Additionally, on startup the script gathers extensive system and package metadata—including public IP (via api[.]ipify[.]org), local IP addresses, hostname, OS/platform, Node.js version, CPU/memory statistics, load averages, working directory and package.json fields—and posts it to a configurable Discord webhook endpoint (discordapp[.]com). This behavior poses both a supply-chain risk and a telemetry/privacy exposure risk, as sensitive host information is sent to an external service without explicit user consent or granular control.

sticker-convert

2.12.0

Live on PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The code is designed to extract Discord authentication tokens by utilizing Chrome Remote Debugging to execute JavaScript within the browser context to retrieve the token. This poses a significant security risk as it allows unauthorized access to Discord accounts without user consent. The extracted tokens could be used to hijack user accounts or perform other malicious activities.

my-singing-monsters-newed-version-ios682

1.0.2

by atiaromaryalab

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code engages in automated package creation and publishing, with the addition of posting content to WordPress sites using hard-coded credentials. This indicates potential spam or automated SEO manipulation behavior. The code also presents significant security risks due to hard-coded paths and credentials.

Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@bi-crm/services

0.1.99

by flx1101

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system information and sends it to an external server without user consent, which is indicative of data exfiltration.

github.com/bishopfox/sliver

v1.5.40-0.20250103024229-9ecb68f6a38f

Live on Go Modules

Blocked by Socket

The code presents clear indicators of malicious capability: in-process shellcode execution and memfd-based side-loading with LD_PRELOAD to run injected data in another process. This constitutes high-risk behavior suitable for backdoor or code execution tooling. The implementation lacks input validation, safeguards, or auditing hooks, making it a strong threat in supply-chain contexts. Hardening would require removing in-memory code execution, eliminating LD_PRELOAD-based injection paths, and adding strict input validation, provenance checks, and runtime protections.

clientcore-catalyst-businesslogic

99.99.9

by confusion-test3

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script gathers data about the user's system, including package name, current working directory, username, hostname, and IP address. This data is then encoded and sent as DNS queries to a remote server.

Live on npm for 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

pidlreact-next

8.811.0

by hmspdl-nxt

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This file contains malicious code that exfiltrates environment variables to an external server at eosnri7j13x[.]aliim[.]pipedream[.]net. The code uses obfuscation techniques to hide the destination URL through string manipulation. It includes evasion mechanisms to avoid detection by checking for specific environment variables and conditions before executing the malicious payload. The script captures all environment variables, which could include sensitive information like API keys, tokens, and credentials, and sends them as base64-encoded data via HTTPS POST requests. This represents a serious security risk due to unauthorized data collection and exfiltration.

@hesabe-pay/embedded-hosted-checkout

1.0.9

by kaliraj-hesabe

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The fragment demonstrates strong indicators of malicious or highly suspicious activity: heavy obfuscation, dynamic DOM/UI construction around payment flows, and network interactions that could facilitate data exfiltration or credential harvesting. While conclusive proof requires full context (endpoints, data models, and the rest of the module), the risk profile is high for a supply-chain delivery. Treat as a high-severity risk and perform a thorough provenance review, endpoint vetting, and run-time behavior analysis in a sandbox before representing this as a trusted dependency.

fca-horizon-remastered

1.4.6

by kanzuwakazaki

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is suspicious as it retrieves update information from an unverified external source and uses 'execSync' to run shell commands, which could lead to remote code execution if the external content is compromised. Furthermore, the code attempts to forcibly update and reinstall packages which is not typical for secure update practices.

Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

no6gg

1.0.2

by rank35111111

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

High-risk malicious behavior: the install scripts execute obfuscated PowerShell to assemble/invoke runtime code and then exfiltrate collected data to an external HTTP endpoint. This constitutes untrusted remote code execution and data exfiltration, and should be treated as malware.

azure-graphrbac

6.4.6

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is exfiltrating system information and project details to external servers, which is a clear indication of malicious behavior. The presence of a busy-wait loop is also a performance concern.

Live on npm for 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

pinokiod

3.311.0

by cocktailpeanut

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The SweetAlert2 library code is mostly benign and serves as a UI modal dialog tool. However, it contains a suspicious and potentially malicious snippet that targets Russian users on certain domains to play an unsolicited audio prank, disabling pointer events and potentially disrupting user interaction. This behavior is unexpected and should be considered a moderate security risk and potential malware. The rest of the code shows no signs of malicious intent. The provided reports were invalid and unhelpful. Users should be cautious about this version of the library due to the embedded prank behavior.

ankularjs

1.1.4

by nepz

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code performs unauthorized exfiltration of sensitive system information to an external Discord webhook without user consent. This constitutes malicious behavior consistent with spyware or backdoor malware. The hardcoded webhook URL and the nature of the data collected pose a significant privacy and security risk. The code is not obfuscated but is clearly designed to steal data silently.

soliddoc

0.6.0-beta.36

by u3gknmw3kager

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The script runs a potentially arbitrary Node.js file. The lack of clarity in the filename and the absence of context make it a potential security risk.

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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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