Package evidence

ork-build==0.0.303.dev18

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: 362Mature · −50% score
First published: Jul 2023
Publisher: Michael T. Mayers

Effective trust discount applied: −50% (max across signals — discounts don’t stack). New install-lifecycle deltas vs the previous release would clear the discount.

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":["ork-build==0.0.303.dev18"],"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":["ork-build==0.0.303.dev18"],"fail_on":"high"}'

PublisherMichael T. Mayers

Artifact bytes576,781

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-12T22:19:47

SHA-2566f0004457c60ddd840c18111263ce92f16120355b64771dd0377e844047730c1

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

22h agoLast checked

highRisk

47Score

0.0.303.dev18Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available22h ago · risk high · score 47 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/ci_impl/_masterimpl.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Remote Payload	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/bin_pub/obt.ix.installdeps.ubuntu_x86_64.py	matched "curl "	12
medium	Remote Payload	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/ps1dev/fetch.sh	matched "wget "	12
medium	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/bin/test_worker_android.py	matched ".ssh/"	10
medium	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/bin/test_worker_ub20.py	matched ".ssh/"	10
medium	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/bin/test_worker_ub22.py	matched ".ssh/"	10

Show all 10 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/ci_impl/_masterimpl.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Remote Payload	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/bin_pub/obt.ix.installdeps.ubuntu_x86_64.py	matched "curl "	12
medium	Remote Payload	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/ps1dev/fetch.sh	matched "wget "	12
medium	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/bin/test_worker_android.py	matched ".ssh/"	10
medium	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/bin/test_worker_ub20.py	matched ".ssh/"	10
medium	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/bin/test_worker_ub22.py	matched ".ssh/"	10
low	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/ci_impl/worker.py	matched ".ssh/"	5
low	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/docker-compose-nossl.yml	matched ".ssh/"	3
low	Credential file access	ork_build-0.0.303.dev18/modules/docker/cicd/docker-compose.yml	matched ".ssh/"	3
low	Sdist Has Setup Py	manifest	Source distribution executes setup.py at install time.	0