Question 1

Can GeekWala detect malicious packages?

Accepted Answer

No. GeekWala is a CVE-based scanner — it matches your dependencies against public vulnerability databases (OSV, NVD, GHSA) and enriches findings with EPSS and KEV data. If a malicious package has not been assigned a CVE or advisory, GeekWala will not flag it. For malicious package detection, you need behavioral analysis (Socket) or manual code review. The two approaches are complementary, not interchangeable.

Question 2

Does Socket provide EPSS scores?

Accepted Answer

No. Socket focuses on behavioral analysis and threat detection rather than CVE enrichment. If you need EPSS exploitation probability scoring to prioritize your vulnerability backlog, that is GeekWala's core strength. Socket may flag a package as "high risk" based on its behavior, but it does not provide the statistical exploitation probability that EPSS offers for known CVEs.

Question 3

Which tool should I use for Go or Rust dependencies?

Accepted Answer

GeekWala. Socket's behavioral analysis is strongest for npm and PyPI, where supply chain attacks are most frequent. For Go modules, Rust crates, and other ecosystems beyond JavaScript and Python, GeekWala's 8-ecosystem CVE scanning with EPSS and KEV enrichment provides broader coverage. If you use Go or Rust alongside npm, consider both tools — Socket for your JavaScript dependencies and GeekWala across the full stack.