Package evidence
weave==0.52.43
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
- 136Mature · −50% score
- First published
- Jun 2023
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 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":["weave==0.52.43"],"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":["weave==0.52.43"],"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 25 · 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 | weave-0.52.43/weave/type_wrappers/Content/content.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| medium | Credential file access | weave-0.52.43/weave/trace_server/environment.py | matched "aws_access_key" | 10 |
Show all 4 findings (low-signal and informational)
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | Py Runtime Base64 Decode | weave-0.52.43/weave/type_wrappers/Content/content.py | base64/hex decode combined with exec/subprocess — classic obfuscated payload pattern. | 30 |
| medium | Credential file access | weave-0.52.43/weave/trace_server/environment.py | matched "aws_access_key" | 10 |
| low | Credential file access | weave-0.52.43/weave/trace_server/llm_completion.py | matched "aws_access_key" | 5 |
| low | Credential file access | weave-0.52.43/weave/trace_server/helpers/url_safety.py | matched ".azure\\" | 5 |