Package evidence
docassemble-webapp==1.9.13
Py Install Time Eval Exec: Python eval()/exec() called on a string.
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
- 491Mature · −50% score
- First published
- Feb 2020
Effective trust discount applied: −50% (max across signals — discounts don’t stack). New install-lifecycle deltas vs the previous release would clear the discount.
Recommended action
Review before promotingMixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.
Block this release in CIcurl · GitHub Actions
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-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
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- name: PkgRadar gate
run: |
curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
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-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"specs":["docassemble-webapp==1.9.13"],"fail_on":"review"}'Why flagged
What the scanner saw
Py Install Time Eval Exec: Python eval()/exec() called on a string.
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 review · score 24 · status changed
Evidence
Static findings
4 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | Py Install Time Eval Exec | docassemble_webapp-1.9.13/docassemble/webapp/setup.py | Python eval()/exec() called on a string. | 45 |
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | docassemble_webapp-1.9.13/docassemble/webapp/server.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
Show all 4 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | Py Install Time Eval Exec | docassemble_webapp-1.9.13/docassemble/webapp/setup.py | Python eval()/exec() called on a string. | 45 |
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | docassemble_webapp-1.9.13/docassemble/webapp/server.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| low | Credential file access | docassemble_webapp-1.9.13/docassemble/webapp/server.py | matched ".pypirc" | 5 |
| low | Sdist Has Setup Py | manifest | Source distribution executes setup.py at install time. | 0 |