Package evidence

roar-cli==0.3.4

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: Jan 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":["roar-cli==0.3.4"],"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":["roar-cli==0.3.4"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes727,626

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-04T21:42:36

SHA-256b6a47521c3a38e3147a9a4a22360a859c6ed62eb12da64360c07dd8259ffaa00

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

60Score

0.3.4Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available22h ago · risk high · score 60 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/integrations/glaas/auth.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30

Show all 7 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/integrations/glaas/auth.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
low	Credential file access	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/backends/ray/env_contract.py	matched "AWS_ACCESS_KEY"	5
low	Credential file access	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/filters/omit.py	matched "aws_access_key"	5
low	Credential file access	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/integrations/config/access.py	matched "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY"	5
low	Credential file access	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/integrations/config/raw.py	matched "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY"	5
low	Credential file access	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/integrations/config/schema.py	matched "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY"	5
low	Credential file access	roar_cli-0.3.4/roar/integrations/glaas/auth.py	matched "id_rsa"	5