Package evidence
ansible-security-scanner==0.1.25
Clipboard Crypto Steal: clipboard access library paired with cryptocurrency seed/key patterns
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
- May 2026
- Publisher
- Chris Peoples
Recommended action
Block this updateStatic evidence trips multiple high-signal indicators. Quarantine the release until the publisher validates the change or you can rule out the indicators below.
Block this release in CIcurl · GitHub Actions
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":["ansible-security-scanner==0.1.25"],"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":["ansible-security-scanner==0.1.25"],"fail_on":"high"}'Why flagged
What the scanner saw
Clipboard Crypto Steal: clipboard access library paired with cryptocurrency seed/key patterns
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 high · score 141 · status changed
Evidence
Static findings
22 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Clipboard Crypto Steal | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/file_scanner.py | clipboard access library paired with cryptocurrency seed/key patterns | 45 |
| high | DNS / OAST exfiltration | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/malicious_activity.yml | matched "burpcollaborator.net" | 30 |
Show all 22 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Clipboard Crypto Steal | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/file_scanner.py | clipboard access library paired with cryptocurrency seed/key patterns | 45 |
| high | DNS / OAST exfiltration | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/malicious_activity.yml | matched "burpcollaborator.net" | 30 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/file_scanner.py | matched ".ssh/" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/comment/rendering.py | matched "aws_secret_access_key" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/remediations/permissions.py | matched ".ssh/" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/ansible_hygiene.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/binary_planting.yml | matched ".aws/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/data_exfiltration.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/hardcoded_credentials.yml | matched "aws_access_key" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/insecure_communication.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/jinja_lookup_rce.yml | matched "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/malicious_activity.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/operational_security.yml | matched ".aws/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/privilege_escalation.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/system_compromise.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/unauthorized_cloud_access.yml | matched ".aws\\" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/unsafe_permissions.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/remediations/ansible_specific.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/remediations/hardcoded_credentials.yml | matched "aws_access_key" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/remediations/supply_chain.yml | matched ".npmrc" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/remediations/system_compromise.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | ansible_security_scanner-0.1.25/src/ansible_security_scanner/patterns/remediations/unsafe_permissions.yml | matched ".ssh/" | 3 |