Package evidence

lightclaw==0.1.26

Py Runtime 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: 74
First published: Mar 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":["lightclaw==0.1.26"],"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":["lightclaw==0.1.26"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes8,583,015

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-11T07:53:07

SHA-256214e25f85e3047936738af2dae7550b52ff67b0acc96f381976f01bcb6a55d01

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Runtime 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

6d agoLast checked

highRisk

42Score

0.1.26Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available6d ago · risk high · score 42 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	lightclaw-0.1.26/src/lightclaw/agent/utils/file_handling.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Remote Payload	lightclaw-0.1.26/src/lightclaw/agent/utils/file_handling.py	matched "wget "	12

Show all 4 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	lightclaw-0.1.26/src/lightclaw/agent/utils/file_handling.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Remote Payload	lightclaw-0.1.26/src/lightclaw/agent/utils/file_handling.py	matched "wget "	12
low	Obfuscation Density	lightclaw-0.1.26/src/lightclaw/dashboard/assets/chunk-4TB4RGXK.CtidYyK2.js	high encoded/escaped-token density	0
low	Obfuscation Density	lightclaw-0.1.26/src/lightclaw/dashboard/assets/flowDiagram-DWJPFMVM.D_v1sGV_.js	high encoded/escaped-token density	0