Package evidence

scaler-dev==2.3.6

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: 21Mature · −50% score
First published: Jun 2025

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":["scaler-dev==2.3.6"],"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":["scaler-dev==2.3.6"],"fail_on":"high"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes3,775,644

Previous versionnone

Published2026-06-04T14:39:14

SHA-25635f4939d79653d507e6cef30bd60006c4ec0cd86d7555fe50eeeaa3e303e263d

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

10h agoLast checked

highRisk

27Score

2.3.6Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available10h ago · risk high · score 27 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	scaler/worker_manager_adapter/aws_hpc/utility/provisioner.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Large Native Blob	scaler_dev.libs/libcapnpc-1-77f4332d.0.1.so	8763689 bytes	10

Show all 5 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
high	Py Runtime Base64 Decode	scaler/worker_manager_adapter/aws_hpc/utility/provisioner.py	base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern.	30
medium	Large Native Blob	scaler_dev.libs/libcapnpc-1-77f4332d.0.1.so	8763689 bytes	10
low	Credential file access	scaler/config/section/ecs_worker_manager.py	matched "aws_access_key"	5
low	Credential file access	scaler/worker_manager_adapter/aws_hpc/utility/provisioner.py	matched "aws_access_key"	5
low	Credential file access	scaler/worker_manager_adapter/aws_raw/ecs.py	matched "aws_access_key"	5