Package evidence

hardax==5.10.0

Py Import Time 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: 12
First published: May 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":["hardax==5.10.0"],"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":["hardax==5.10.0"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes156,380

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-02T20:43:40

SHA-2566bbf5e11086f0f286bfa96c54cf8a2fda2fe4211dd2ea35cbd72afcbf2e643d3

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Import Time 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

10d agoLast checked

highRisk

86Score

5.10.0Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available10d ago · risk high · score 86 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Import Time Base64 Decode	hardax-5.10.0/hardax/__init__.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	48
medium	Py Import Time Subprocess	hardax-5.10.0/hardax/__init__.py	subprocess call — process spawning.	32

Show all 4 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Import Time Base64 Decode	hardax-5.10.0/hardax/__init__.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	48
medium	Py Import Time Subprocess	hardax-5.10.0/hardax/__init__.py	subprocess call — process spawning.	32
low	Credential file access	hardax-5.10.0/hardax/commands/cryptography.json	matched "id_rsa"	3
low	Credential file access	hardax-5.10.0/hardax/commands/network.json	matched "aws_access_key"	3