Package evidence
amazon-s3-encryption-client-python==4.0.0
Obfuscation Density: high encoded/escaped-token density
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
- 1
- First published
- May 2026
Recommended action
Review before promotingMixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.
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What the scanner saw
Obfuscation Density: high encoded/escaped-token density
Not observed: package install, lifecycle script execution, or sandbox execution. PkgRadar only inspects on-disk artifacts.
Availability ledger
available
Status history (1 event)
- new → available · risk review · score 20 · status changed
Evidence
Static findings
3 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | Obfuscation Density | amazon_s3_encryption_client_python-4.0.0/cdk/package-lock.json | high encoded/escaped-token density | 12 |
Show all 3 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | Obfuscation Density | amazon_s3_encryption_client_python-4.0.0/cdk/package-lock.json | high encoded/escaped-token density | 12 |
| low | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | amazon_s3_encryption_client_python-4.0.0/src/s3_encryption/pipelines.py | base64/hex decode in Python source. | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | amazon_s3_encryption_client_python-4.0.0/.github/workflows/release.yml | matched "GITHUB_TOKEN" | 3 |