Package evidence

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Js Decode Then Exec: base64 / atob / fromCharCode decode paired with eval / new Function in the same file — canonical obfuscated-loader 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.

Weekly downloads: 68
Versions published: 34Mature · −50% score
First published: Sep 2023
Publisher: kzeien

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

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Mixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.

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      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"specs":["[email protected]"],"fail_on":"review"}'

Publisherkzeien

Artifact bytes4,625,073

Previous version1.1.12

Published2026-05-28T15:58:43.967Z

SHA-2565fecdd0b9742af230eb955b607ce5439d5ba161921b31f86a0a0b8a716fb70ce

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Js Decode Then Exec: base64 / atob / fromCharCode decode paired with eval / new Function in the same file — canonical obfuscated-loader pattern.

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

Availability ledger

available

review

20d agoLast checked

reviewRisk

22Score

1.1.13Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available20d ago · risk review · score 22 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Js Decode Then Exec	package/pdfjs/build/pdf.mjs	base64 / atob / fromCharCode decode paired with eval / new Function in the same file — canonical obfuscated-loader pattern.	45

Show all 2 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Js Decode Then Exec	package/pdfjs/build/pdf.mjs	base64 / atob / fromCharCode decode paired with eval / new Function in the same file — canonical obfuscated-loader pattern.	45
low	Large Javascript Payload	package/pdfjs/build/pdf.worker.mjs	2162003 bytes	0

Manifest

Package metadata

Scripts1

testecho "Error: no test specified" && exit 1