Package evidence
filedna==1.2.6
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
- FileDNA Contributors
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":["filedna==1.2.6"],"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":["filedna==1.2.6"],"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 127 · 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 | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/PIL/ImageGrab.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| medium | Py Import Time Eval Exec | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pip/_vendor/pkg_resources/__init__.py | Python eval()/exec() called on a string. | 24 |
| medium | Py Import Time Eval Exec | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pkg_resources/__init__.py | Python eval()/exec() called on a string. | 24 |
| medium | Py Import Time Ctypes Load | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pypdfium2_raw/__init__.py | ctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process. | 24 |
Show all 9 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/PIL/ImageGrab.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| medium | Py Import Time Eval Exec | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pip/_vendor/pkg_resources/__init__.py | Python eval()/exec() called on a string. | 24 |
| medium | Py Import Time Eval Exec | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pkg_resources/__init__.py | Python eval()/exec() called on a string. | 24 |
| medium | Py Import Time Ctypes Load | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pypdfium2_raw/__init__.py | ctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process. | 24 |
| low | Credential file access | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/cryptography/x509/__init__.py | matched "ID_RSA" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pip/_vendor/distlib/util.py | matched ".pypirc" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/pip/_vendor/pygments/lexers/_mapping.py | matched "id_rsa" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/setuptools/monkey.py | matched ".PyPIRC" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | filedna-1.2.6/testenv/Lib/site-packages/setuptools/_distutils/command/register.py | matched ".pypirc" | 5 |