Package evidence

hermes-agent==0.19.0

Credential file access, Python Bun Js Exec, Py Runtime Base64 Decode +4 more

Trust signals

Why this verdict

PkgRadar discounts a release’s score when public reputation argues against novel malware. The verdict above already reflects these — the panel just explains what was applied.

Versions published: 11
First published: May 2026
Publisher: Nous Research

Recommended action

Block this update

Static evidence trips multiple high-signal indicators. Quarantine the release until the publisher validates the change or you can rule out the indicators below.

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Fail the build when this package version is added or upgraded. Replace $PKGRADAR_TOKEN with a Pro / Team API key from your dashboard.

curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $PKGRADAR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"specs":["hermes-agent==0.19.0"],"fail_on":"high"}'

GitHub Actions step:

- name: PkgRadar gate
  run: |
    curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ secrets.PKGRADAR_TOKEN }}" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"specs":["hermes-agent==0.19.0"],"fail_on":"high"}'

PublisherNous Research

Artifact bytes14,282,599

Previous versionnone

Published2026-07-20T18:37:28

SHA-256ac986bede64a2785436676c0ea084ec586574f8cb00a9d047e095b435d3e21c0

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Credential file access

Not observed: package install, lifecycle script execution, or sandbox execution. PkgRadar only inspects on-disk artifacts.

Availability ledger

available

high

20h agoLast checked

highRisk

260Score

0.19.0Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available20h ago · risk high · score 260 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

34 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Credential file access	manifest	—	30
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Import	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Remote Payload	manifest	—	12
medium	Credential file access	manifest	—	10
medium	Credential file access	manifest	—	10

Show all 34 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Credential file access	manifest	—	30
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Python Bun Js Exec	manifest	—	20
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Import	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	manifest	—	15
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Tls Verification Disabled	manifest	—	12
medium	Remote Payload	manifest	—	12
medium	Credential file access	manifest	—	10
medium	Credential file access	manifest	—	10
low	Credential file access	manifest	—	5
low	Credential file access	manifest	—	5
low	Credential file access	manifest	—	5
low	Credential file access	manifest	—	5
low	Credential file access	manifest	—	5
low	Credential file access	manifest	—	5
low	Credential file access	manifest	—	3
low	Sdist Has Setup Py	manifest	—	0