Package evidence

nemo-retriever==2026.6.13.dev120

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: 94
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":["nemo-retriever==2026.6.13.dev120"],"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":["nemo-retriever==2026.6.13.dev120"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes1,359,985

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-13T00:02:51

SHA-25640d2faf1238e76cbbcb902b8a1aeb7439f55e1fab1ac10a9cac96a240914f398

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

15h agoLast checked

highRisk

38Score

2026.6.13.dev120Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available15h ago · risk high · score 38 · 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	nemo_retriever-2026.6.13.dev120/src/nemo_retriever/harness/portal/app.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30

Show all 3 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	nemo_retriever-2026.6.13.dev120/src/nemo_retriever/harness/portal/app.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
low	Py Import Time Base64 Decode	nemo_retriever-2026.6.13.dev120/src/nemo_retriever/common/api/internal/extract/pdf/engines/pdf_helpers/__init__.py	base64/hex decode in Python source.	8
low	Sdist Has Setup Py	manifest	Source distribution executes setup.py at install time.	0