Package evidence

ai-forge-cli==2.1.13

Py Runtime Base64 Decode: base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.

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: 22
First published: Apr 2026

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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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $PKGRADAR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"specs":["ai-forge-cli==2.1.13"],"fail_on":"high"}'

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- name: PkgRadar gate
  run: |
    curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ secrets.PKGRADAR_TOKEN }}" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"specs":["ai-forge-cli==2.1.13"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes10,226,539

Previous versionnone

Published2026-05-31T03:13:46

SHA-25681bf5525ac0192b3ef9e969ee013d3130a4db22460f0c9adb2756e2d381eb386

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Runtime Base64 Decode: base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.

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

Availability ledger

available

high

17d agoLast checked

highRisk

74Score

2.1.13Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available17d ago · risk high · score 74 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	ai_forge_cli-2.1.13/src/cli/resources/skills/forge-security/anthropic_cybersecurity_skills_reference/skills/analyzing-powershell-empire-artifacts/scripts/agent.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	ai_forge_cli-2.1.13/src/cli/resources/skills/forge-security/anthropic_cybersecurity_skills_reference/skills/detecting-suspicious-powershell-execution/scripts/agent.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	ai_forge_cli-2.1.13/src/cli/resources/skills/forge-security/anthropic_cybersecurity_skills_reference/skills/implementing-mimecast-targeted-attack-protection/scripts/agent.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Remote Payload	ai_forge_cli-2.1.13/src/cli/resources/skills/forge-build/coding_agent_skills_reference/hooks/sdd-cache-post.sh	matched "curl "	12
medium	Remote Payload	ai_forge_cli-2.1.13/src/cli/resources/skills/forge-build/coding_agent_skills_reference/hooks/sdd-cache-pre.sh	matched "curl "	12