Package evidence

qzagent==1.1.12b1

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: 4
First published: May 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":["qzagent==1.1.12b1"],"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":["qzagent==1.1.12b1"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes13,083,208

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-17T03:52:06

SHA-25691e931efc88a199782883a51bb3cd6f5b543fba59ffd810f839db0a1be327e1d

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

6h agoLast checked

highRisk

73Score

1.1.12b1Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available6h ago · risk high · score 73 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	qwenpaw/agents/utils/file_handling.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	qwenpaw/app/channels/imessage/channel.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Remote Payload	qwenpaw/agents/utils/file_handling.py	matched "wget "	12

Show all 8 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	qwenpaw/agents/utils/file_handling.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	qwenpaw/app/channels/imessage/channel.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Remote Payload	qwenpaw/agents/utils/file_handling.py	matched "wget "	12
low	Credential file access	qwenpaw/console/assets/index-CULf0teV.js	matched ".ssh/"	5
low	Credential file access	qwenpaw/security/skill_scanner/data/default_policy.yaml	matched ".npmrc"	3
low	Credential file access	qwenpaw/security/skill_scanner/rules/signatures/data_exfiltration.yaml	matched ".aws/"	3
low	Obfuscation Density	qwenpaw/console/assets/chunk-B4BG7PRW-CFvL3crS.js	high encoded/escaped-token density	0
low	Obfuscation Density	qwenpaw/console/assets/flowDiagram-NV44I4VS-jWx3GkZu.js	high encoded/escaped-token density	0