Package evidence
coginework==1.1.10b3
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
- 1
- First published
- Jun 2026
- Publisher
- Cogine
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":["coginework==1.1.10b3"],"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":["coginework==1.1.10b3"],"fail_on":"high"}'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
Status history (1 event)
- new → available · risk high · score 73 · status changed
Evidence
Static findings
9 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/agents/utils/file_handling.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/app/channels/imessage/channel.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| medium | Remote Payload | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/agents/utils/file_handling.py | matched "wget " | 12 |
Show all 9 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/agents/utils/file_handling.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/app/channels/imessage/channel.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| medium | Remote Payload | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/agents/utils/file_handling.py | matched "wget " | 12 |
| low | Credential file access | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/console/assets/index-BlX5ORKc.js | matched ".ssh/" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/security/skill_scanner/data/default_policy.yaml | matched ".npmrc" | 3 |
| low | Credential file access | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/security/skill_scanner/rules/signatures/data_exfiltration.yaml | matched ".aws/" | 3 |
| low | Obfuscation Density | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/console/assets/chunk-B4BG7PRW-fcDR0ssU.js | high encoded/escaped-token density | 0 |
| low | Obfuscation Density | coginework-1.1.10b3/src/coginework/console/assets/flowDiagram-NV44I4VS-BqoGKb7Y.js | high encoded/escaped-token density | 0 |
| low | Sdist Has Setup Py | manifest | Source distribution executes setup.py at install time. | 0 |