Package evidence
realms-gos==0.4.0
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
- 16
- First published
- Dec 2025
Recommended action
Block this updateStatic evidence trips multiple high-signal indicators. Quarantine the release until the publisher validates the change or you can rule out the indicators below.
Block this release in CIcurl · GitHub Actions
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":["realms-gos==0.4.0"],"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":["realms-gos==0.4.0"],"fail_on":"high"}'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
Status history (1 event)
- new → available · risk high · score 50 · status changed
Evidence
Static findings
4 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | realms_gos-0.4.0/realms/cli/commands/wasm_registry.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | realms_gos-0.4.0/realms/src/realm_backend/main.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
Show all 4 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | realms_gos-0.4.0/realms/cli/commands/wasm_registry.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | realms_gos-0.4.0/realms/src/realm_backend/main.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| low | Obfuscation Density | realms_gos-0.4.0/realms/extensions/marketplace/marketplace_frontend/package-lock.json | high encoded/escaped-token density | 0 |
| low | Obfuscation Density | realms_gos-0.4.0/realms/src/realm_frontend/pnpm-lock.yaml | high encoded/escaped-token density | 0 |