Package evidence

pyprotect-v3==3.3.0

Py Install Time Subprocess: subprocess call — process spawning.

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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: 4
First published: Jun 2026

Recommended action

Review before promoting

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":["pyprotect-v3==3.3.0"],"fail_on":"review"}'

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      -H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ secrets.PKGRADAR_TOKEN }}" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"specs":["pyprotect-v3==3.3.0"],"fail_on":"review"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes29,126

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-07T06:00:48

SHA-256cc204eacd46b79a5a0527320a9e9a6fdd5fc4e3f4c42352deb48fe98f8e8f0ef

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Install Time Subprocess: subprocess call — process spawning.

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

Availability ledger

available

review

44h agoLast checked

reviewRisk

50Score

3.3.0Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available44h ago · risk review · score 50 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Subprocess	pyprotect_v3-3.3.0/setup.py	subprocess call — process spawning.	60

Show all 2 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Subprocess	pyprotect_v3-3.3.0/setup.py	subprocess call — process spawning.	60
low	Sdist Has Setup Py	manifest	Source distribution executes setup.py at install time.	0