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Package evidence

forgedesk==3.0.6

Js Hidden Powershell: Hidden / non-interactive PowerShell invocation in package code — `-WindowStyle Hidden`, `irm | iex`, `windowsHide: true`, or equivalent — used to download-and-run payloads on Windows installers.

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
4
First published
Apr 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":["forgedesk==3.0.6"],"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":["forgedesk==3.0.6"],"fail_on":"high"}'
Publisherunknown
Artifact bytes983,776
Previous versionnone
Published2026-06-02T19:48:02
SHA-256889b79f42d72c49a60a5945ba035a66c0b276fb49b6381744edc1733ca0e4ed6

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Js Hidden Powershell: Hidden / non-interactive PowerShell invocation in package code — `-WindowStyle Hidden`, `irm | iex`, `windowsHide: true`, or equivalent — used to download-and-run payloads on Windows installers.

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

Availability ledger

available

high
Last checked
highRisk
74Score
3.0.6Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. new → available · risk high · score 74 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
highJs Hidden Powershellforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/cli/bin/forge.jsHidden / non-interactive PowerShell invocation in package code — `-WindowStyle Hidden`, `irm | iex`, `windowsHide: true`, or equivalent — used to download-and-run payloads on Windows installers.45
highJs Hidden Powershellforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/create-forge-app/bin/create-forge-app.jsHidden / non-interactive PowerShell invocation in package code — `-WindowStyle Hidden`, `irm | iex`, `windowsHide: true`, or equivalent — used to download-and-run payloads on Windows installers.45
mediumRemote Payloadforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/cli/bin/forge.jsmatched "curl "12
mediumRemote Payloadforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/create-forge-app/bin/create-forge-app.jsmatched "curl "12
Show all 5 findings (low-signal and informational)
SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
highJs Hidden Powershellforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/cli/bin/forge.jsHidden / non-interactive PowerShell invocation in package code — `-WindowStyle Hidden`, `irm | iex`, `windowsHide: true`, or equivalent — used to download-and-run payloads on Windows installers.45
highJs Hidden Powershellforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/create-forge-app/bin/create-forge-app.jsHidden / non-interactive PowerShell invocation in package code — `-WindowStyle Hidden`, `irm | iex`, `windowsHide: true`, or equivalent — used to download-and-run payloads on Windows installers.45
mediumRemote Payloadforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/cli/bin/forge.jsmatched "curl "12
mediumRemote Payloadforgedesk-3.0.6/packages/create-forge-app/bin/create-forge-app.jsmatched "curl "12
lowObfuscation Densityforgedesk-3.0.6/package-lock.jsonhigh encoded/escaped-token density0