Package evidence

codex-lb==1.20.0b1

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: 57
First published: Jan 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":["codex-lb==1.20.0b1"],"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":["codex-lb==1.20.0b1"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes4,855,581

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-04T01:05:39

SHA-256c13faf79d2bd992d55e814feb906f4298c5f72a2c13684c8b0aeba2bc63aa408

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

17h agoLast checked

highRisk

38Score

1.20.0b1Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available17h ago · risk high · score 38 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	codex_lb-1.20.0b1/scripts/verify_rollout_safe_bridge.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30

Show all 2 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	codex_lb-1.20.0b1/scripts/verify_rollout_safe_bridge.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
low	Py Import Time Base64 Decode	codex_lb-1.20.0b1/app/core/auth/__init__.py	base64/hex decode in Python source.	8