Package evidence
loadstrike==1.0.26701
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
- 16
- First published
- Apr 2026
- Publisher
- LoadStrike
Recommended action
Block this updateStatic 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":["loadstrike==1.0.26701"],"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":["loadstrike==1.0.26701"],"fail_on":"high"}'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
Status history (1 event)
- new → available · risk high · score 65 · status changed
Evidence
Static findings
3 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | loadstrike-1.0.26701/src/loadstrike_sdk/_client.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| high | Py Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Import | loadstrike-1.0.26701/src/loadstrike_sdk/runtime.py | Dynamic __import__('socket') — reflection bypass for static checks. | 30 |
Show all 3 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | loadstrike-1.0.26701/src/loadstrike_sdk/_client.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| high | Py Runtime Dynamic Dangerous Import | loadstrike-1.0.26701/src/loadstrike_sdk/runtime.py | Dynamic __import__('socket') — reflection bypass for static checks. | 30 |
| low | Credential file access | loadstrike-1.0.26701/src/loadstrike_sdk/transports.py | matched "aws_access_key" | 5 |