Package evidence

simdrive==1.0.0b8

Py Install Time Subprocess: subprocess call — process spawning.

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: 25
First published: Apr 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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      -d '{"specs":["simdrive==1.0.0b8"],"fail_on":"review"}'

Publisherunknown

Artifact bytes528,538

Previous versionnone

Published2026-05-27T03:01:57

SHA-2569ee85bd9d692b8bdc1b0efb037d0a0cf07844495ba1d017ca9c327f5edd4d866

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

17d agoLast checked

reviewRisk

55Score

1.0.0b8Version

Status history (2 events)

available → available17d ago · risk review · score 55 · status available -> available, risk high -> review, score 55 -> 55
new → available21d ago · risk high · score 55 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Subprocess	simdrive-1.0.0b8/setup.py	subprocess call — process spawning.	60

Show all 3 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Subprocess	simdrive-1.0.0b8/setup.py	subprocess call — process spawning.	60
low	Credential file access	simdrive-1.0.0b8/src/simdrive/cloud/storage/r2.py	matched "aws_access_key"	5
low	Sdist Has Setup Py	manifest	Source distribution executes setup.py at install time.	0