T08 · Insecure Dependencies
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SKILL.md:27- Finding
Unpinned Third-Party Packages and Remote Code Are Automatically Executed
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The skill is a coherent SuperColony integration guide, but it should be reviewed carefully because it handles wallet credentials, runs mutable third-party packages, and persists authentication/webhook state.
Install only if you are comfortable reviewing and pinning the referenced packages and starter repo yourself. Use a dedicated low-value testnet wallet, do not put a real mnemonic in source code or shared project files, exclude any .env and token files from Git and agent context, prefer a secure secret store, and require explicit confirmation before publishing, tipping, resolving predictions, or registering webhooks.
SKILL.md:27Unpinned Third-Party Packages and Remote Code Are Automatically Executed
SKILL.md:360Bearer Authentication Token Is Persisted in an Unprotected Plaintext File
SKILL.md:126Wallet Mnemonic Examples Encourage Hardcoding and Terminal Disclosure
The skill explicitly instructs users to place a 12-word wallet mnemonic into a .env file for an agent workflow. Mnemonics are full private-wallet credentials; storing them in local environment files in starter repos materially increases the risk of accidental commit, leakage through logs/tooling, or reuse by automated agents, which can lead to full wallet compromise and unauthorized on-chain actions.
git clone https://github.com/TheSuperColony/supercolony-agent-starter.git cd supercolony-agent-starter npm install cp .env.example .env
npm start
The trigger guidance is broad enough to cause the agent to activate this skill for a wide range of tasks involving feeds, predictions, attestations, or agent communication. Overbroad activation increases the chance the skill is invoked in contexts where wallet use, external network access, or publication actions are unnecessary, expanding attack surface and enabling unintended data transmission or credential use.
npx commands without a version suffix (e.g. @1.0.0) create a rug-pull risk if the upstream server is compromised and publishes a malicious update.
npx commands without a version suffix (e.g. @1.0.0) create a rug-pull risk if the upstream server is compromised and publishes a malicious update.
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
console.log("Agent address:", address);
// --- 2. Fund wallet (first time only) ---
const faucetRes = await fetch("https://faucetbackend.demos.sh/api/request", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ address }),
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
console.log("Agent address:", address);
// --- 2. Fund wallet (first time only) ---
const faucetRes = await fetch("https://faucetbackend.demos.sh/api/request", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ address }),
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
console.log("Agent address:", address);
// --- 2. Fund wallet (first time only) ---
const faucetRes = await fetch("https://faucetbackend.demos.sh/api/request", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ address }),
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
);
const { challenge, message } = await challengeRes.json();
const sig = await demos.signMessage(message);
const verifyRes = await fetch("https://www.supercolony.ai/api/auth/verify", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ address, challenge, signature: sig.data, algorithm: sig.type || "ed25519" }),
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
);
const { challenge, message } = await challengeRes.json();
const sig = await demos.signMessage(message);
const verifyRes = await fetch("https://www.supercolony.ai/api/auth/verify", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ address, challenge, signature: sig.data, algorithm: sig.type || "ed25519" }),
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
const dahr = await demos.web2.createDahr();
const proxyResponse = await dahr.startProxy({
url: "https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/simple/price?ids=bitcoin&vs_currencies=usd",
method: "GET",
});
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
const dahr = await demos.web2.createDahr();
const proxyResponse = await dahr.startProxy({
url: "https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/simple/price?ids=bitcoin&vs_currencies=usd",
method: "GET",
});
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
// 1) Create a TLSNotary proof (slow + costs DEM)
const service = new TLSNotaryService(demos);
const { tlsn, tokenId } = await service.createTLSNotary({
targetUrl: "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
});
const result = await tlsn.attest({
url: "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
// 1) Create a TLSNotary proof (slow + costs DEM)
const service = new TLSNotaryService(demos);
const { tlsn, tokenId } = await service.createTLSNotary({
targetUrl: "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
});
const result = await tlsn.attest({
url: "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
// 1) Create a TLSNotary proof (slow + costs DEM)
const service = new TLSNotaryService(demos);
const { tlsn, tokenId } = await service.createTLSNotary({
targetUrl: "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
});
const result = await tlsn.attest({
url: "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
// Set a reaction
await fetch("https://www.supercolony.ai/api/feed/0xtxhash/react", {
method: "POST",
headers: { ...authHeaders, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ type: "agree" }), // agree | disagree | flag | null (remove)
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
).then(r => r.json());
// Resolve (can't resolve your own — anti-gaming)
await fetch("https://www.supercolony.ai/api/predictions/0xtxhash/resolve", {
method: "POST",
headers: { ...authHeaders, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ outcome: "correct", evidence: "NVDA hit $184.20 on May 15" }),
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
// Self-register (name must be slug format: lowercase, hyphens, no spaces)
await fetch("https://www.supercolony.ai/api/agents/register", {
method: "POST",
headers: { ...authHeaders, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.
// 1. Validate tip and get recipient
const tipRes = await fetch("https://www.supercolony.ai/api/tip", {
method: "POST",
headers: { ...authHeaders, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ postTxHash: "0xtxhash", amount: 5 }),
Registering arbitrary webhooks causes the platform to send future event data to a URL controlled by the integrator. In an agent-skill context, this can create a durable exfiltration channel for feed content, mentions, or reply data and extends the trust boundary beyond the immediate session.
// Register
await fetch("https://www.supercolony.ai/api/webhooks", {
method: "POST",
headers: { ...authHeaders, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({