Socket Security Firefox

Socket Security

Socket uses advanced code analysis and AI-powered risk detection to add security metrics to your NPM package pages and search results, defending your project against malware and security vulnerabilities in advance.

Features & Capabilities

Over the past decade, it's become clear that open source software has won. Sharing code freely has made it drastically cheaper and faster to build software – and tech innovation has accelerated as a result. But security has often been an afterthought.

We are a team of open source maintainers with over 1 billion monthly downloads to our names. Working on the frontlines of open source, we've witnessed firsthand how supply chain attacks have swept across our communities and damaged trust in open source.

The entire security industry is obsessed with identifying known vulnerabilities. There are hundreds of variations of CVE scanners, but they all miss the point. Looking for known vulnerabilities is reactive. Vulnerabilities take weeks or months to be discovered. In today's culture of fast development, a malicious dependency can be updated, merged, and running in production in days or even hours.

Unlike other tools, Socket detects and blocks supply chain attacks before they strike, mitigating the worst consequences. Socket uses deep package inspection to peel back the layers of a dependency to characterize its actual behavior.

Want to defend your entire organization against open-source attacks? Install the Socket Security GitHub app and get protected today!

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V3 Add-on
By:
SocketDev
Daily users:
66 3
Rating:
4.00
(2)
Version:
1.4.1 Last updated: 2024-12-04
Version code:
5855736
Creation date:
2023-06-17
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
Host permissions:
  • https://socket.dev/*
Content scripts matches:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
1.48MB
Email:
su*****@socket.dev
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-29
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
SocketDev
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/socket-security/
Email:
su*****@socket.dev
Website:
https://socket.dev/contact

Permission Change History

2024-07-19: Version 0.1.5 → 1.0.0
Add Permissions: storage
2024-06-13: Version 0.1.4 → 0.1.5
Add Host permissions: https://socket.dev/*
Remove Permissions: https://socket.dev/*

User Reviews

Doesn't work at https://pypi.org/, so it's useless to me considering I don't use specifically NPM.
by Ro*****, 2023-11-30

Socket Security is nothing short of a groundbreaking extension that is an absolute must-have for developers and open-source enthusiasts. As someone who is part of the Socket team, I can confidently say that this tool is born out of genuine passion and concern for the open-source community. The game-changing aspect of Socket Security is its proactive approach to defending against supply chain attacks. While other tools in the market merely react to known vulnerabilities, Socket Security leaps ahead by employing advanced code analysis and AI-powered risk detection. This tactic ensures that developers are equipped to thwart malicious dependencies before they can even make a dent. What’s more, Socket's deep package inspection lays bare the inner layers of dependencies, giving you an unparalleled understanding of their behavior. This not only enhances security but empowers developers to make informed decisions rapidly. But what truly stands out is the community trust that Socket has garnered. Our team is composed of open-source maintainers who have been stalwarts in the community, with over 1 billion monthly downloads to our names. Our collective experience and unwavering commitment to the well-being of the open-source ecosystem are ingrained in every aspect of Socket Security. In closing, Socket Security is an ingenious, essential guardian for anyone who uses open source packages in their development. Its proactive protection, deep inspection capabilities, and the earnest dedication of a seasoned team make it an unparalleled asset in fortifying your projects against security vulnerabilities. Give your open-source endeavors the shield they deserve with Socket Security.
by Fe*****, 2023-06-19
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Is Socket Security Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Socket Security requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Socket Security has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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