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Package evidence

hermes-dec==0.1.4

Py Custom Build Backend: Non-standard PEP 517 build-backend `uv_build` — runs custom code at install time.

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
5
First published
Feb 2026
Publisher
P1 Security - Marin Moulinier

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":["hermes-dec==0.1.4"],"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":["hermes-dec==0.1.4"],"fail_on":"high"}'
PublisherP1 Security - Marin Moulinier
Artifact bytes251,584
Previous versionnone
Published2026-06-06T12:53:17
SHA-2566a99f011ac25839203bf3e85fe6e2694e0f1e8e4580acddfc690ac34beb1e8b8

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Custom Build Backend: Non-standard PEP 517 build-backend `uv_build` — runs custom code at install time.

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

Availability ledger

available

high
Last checked
highRisk
51Score
0.1.4Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. new → available · risk high · score 51 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
mediumPy Custom Build Backendpyproject.tomlNon-standard PEP 517 build-backend `uv_build` — runs custom code at install time.15
mediumRemote Payloadhermes_dec-0.1.4/src/hermes_dec/utils/original_function_builtins_c_src/get_source_codes.shmatched "wget "12
mediumRemote Payloadhermes_dec-0.1.4/src/hermes_dec/utils/original_hermes_bytecode_c_src/get_source_codes.shmatched "wget "12
mediumRemote Payloadhermes_dec-0.1.4/src/hermes_dec/utils/original_regex_bytecode_c_src/get_source_codes.shmatched "wget "12