Package evidence

obfuscation==3.23.3

Py Install Time Eval Exec: Python eval()/exec() called on a string.

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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: 1
First published: May 2026
Publisher: Helder Eijs

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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":["obfuscation==3.23.3"],"fail_on":"review"}'

PublisherHelder Eijs

Artifact bytes4,921,452

Previous versionnone

Published2026-05-31T08:06:56

SHA-256d3bb4088d149cfbcfc30aacf4ca34236e0a98a9e26e83d61e71f9ac9643f65aa

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Install Time Eval Exec: Python eval()/exec() called on a string.

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

Availability ledger

available

review

17d agoLast checked

reviewRisk

45Score

3.23.3Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available17d ago · risk review · score 45 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Eval Exec	obfuscation-3.23.3/setup.py	Python eval()/exec() called on a string.	45

Show all 2 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Eval Exec	obfuscation-3.23.3/setup.py	Python eval()/exec() called on a string.	45
low	Sdist Has Setup Py	manifest	Source distribution executes setup.py at install time.	0