Package evidence

argus-ai-scanner==1.12.0

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: 10
First published: May 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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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":["argus-ai-scanner==1.12.0"],"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":["argus-ai-scanner==1.12.0"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes1,448,943

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-01T19:01:17

SHA-256bf8d8ffbe9ad8e3a2e76f6f49f167cf8143014ac035e8cbddf5c0811dd23499c

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

12d agoLast checked

highRisk

92Score

1.12.0Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available12d ago · risk high · score 92 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/dast/sandbox/firecracker/entrypoint.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
high	DNS / OAST exfiltration	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/mcp_scanner/oob_listener.py	matched "oast.fun"	30
medium	Remote Payload	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/dast/sandbox/firecracker/build_and_push_multi.sh	matched "curl "	12

Show all 7 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/dast/sandbox/firecracker/entrypoint.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
high	DNS / OAST exfiltration	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/mcp_scanner/oob_listener.py	matched "oast.fun"	30
medium	Remote Payload	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/dast/sandbox/firecracker/build_and_push_multi.sh	matched "curl "	12
low	Credential file access	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/dast/discovery.py	matched ".ssh/"	5
low	Credential file access	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/dast/runtime_probe.py	matched "aws_access_key"	5
low	Credential file access	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/prompts/advisories/phase_3b_draft.py	matched ".aws/"	5
low	Credential file access	argus_ai_scanner-1.12.0/scanner/repo_scanner.py	matched ".npmrc"	5