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Package evidence

latex2arxiv==1.2.4

Py Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Import: Dynamic __import__('sys') — reflection bypass for static checks.

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
23
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.

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":["latex2arxiv==1.2.4"],"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":["latex2arxiv==1.2.4"],"fail_on":"high"}'
Publisherunknown
Artifact bytes98,569
Previous versionnone
Published2026-05-28T20:27:36
SHA-256d2e5721d40c6c9c7d34266e8be06ed374251bf0dc57509f81b42e518ad123d4e

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Import: Dynamic __import__('sys') — reflection bypass for static checks.

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

Availability ledger

available

high
Last checked
highRisk
50Score
1.2.4Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. newavailable · risk high · score 50 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
highPy Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Importlatex2arxiv-1.2.4/pipeline/bibtex.pyDynamic __import__('sys') — reflection bypass for static checks.30
highPy Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Importlatex2arxiv-1.2.4/pipeline/config.pyDynamic __import__('sys') — reflection bypass for static checks.30