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Package evidence

byteprints==1.3.0rc9

Py Import Time Dynamic Dangerous Import: Dynamic __import__('os') — reflection bypass for static checks.

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
9
First published
Feb 2026
Publisher
nousername2

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.

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":["byteprints==1.3.0rc9"],"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":["byteprints==1.3.0rc9"],"fail_on":"high"}'
Publishernousername2
Artifact bytes35,968
Previous versionnone
Published2026-06-02T14:18:25
SHA-2560fd42d36da3ff59d6dc152a50c618e280321abd8bf1a93e65ab39cb5e2d5051f

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Import Time Dynamic Dangerous Import: Dynamic __import__('os') — reflection bypass for static checks.

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

Availability ledger

available

high
Last checked
highRisk
72Score
1.3.0rc9Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. newavailable · risk high · score 72 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
highPy Import Time Dynamic Dangerous Importbyteprints-1.3.0rc9/byteprints/__init__.pyDynamic __import__('os') — reflection bypass for static checks.48
mediumPy Import Time Eval Execbyteprints-1.3.0rc9/byteprints/__init__.pyPython eval()/exec() called on a string.24