Package evidence

xmask==0.5.3

Py Install Time Eval Exec: Python eval()/exec() called on a string.

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: 22Mature · −50% score
First published: Mar 2023
Publisher: G. Iadarola et al.

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

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Mixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.

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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":["xmask==0.5.3"],"fail_on":"review"}'

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":["xmask==0.5.3"],"fail_on":"review"}'

PublisherG. Iadarola et al.

Artifact bytes57,674

Previous versionnone

Published2026-05-27T19:43:09

SHA-25601b719f5e99ce19848e59fe6ac3d29e11525e82fda2abed872a0d1bad4c9cdc4

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Install Time Eval Exec: Python eval()/exec() called on a string.

Not observed: package install, lifecycle script execution, or sandbox execution. PkgRadar only inspects on-disk artifacts.

Availability ledger

available

review

16d agoLast checked

reviewRisk

22Score

0.5.3Version

Status history (1 event)

new → available16d ago · risk review · score 22 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Eval Exec	xmask-0.5.3/setup.py	Python eval()/exec() called on a string.	45

Show all 2 findings (low-signal and informational)

Severity	Kind	Path	Detail	Points
medium	Py Install Time Eval Exec	xmask-0.5.3/setup.py	Python eval()/exec() called on a string.	45
low	Sdist Has Setup Py	manifest	Source distribution executes setup.py at install time.	0