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malware detected

github.com / use-ash

use-ash/apex

Python·211 files·commit 9e67573·scanned 3d ago·cached ✓

100/100

MALICIOUS

Matches known-malicious patterns. Do not clone or install.

This repository contains patterns associated with malware. Do NOT run this code.

verdict accurate?

threat-state: maliciouslive

FINDINGS ░▒▓

warningPython subprocess / os.system usageos.system() or subprocess with shell=True / suspicious commands can execute arbitrary shell commands. Plain pip/package installs are usually benign.scripts/subconscious/canonical_store.py

            import subprocess
            result = subprocess.run(
                ["git", "branch", "--show-current"],
                capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=5,

    try:
        crontab = subprocess.run(
            ["crontab", "-l"], capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=5
        ).stdout

    try:
        result = subprocess.run(
            argv,
            shell=False,

criticalPython dynamic code executioneval(), exec() or compile() on untrusted input can execute arbitrary code. Common in Python malware for running obfuscated payloads.server/premium_loader.py

            module.__loader__ = None
            code = compile(source, str(py_path), "exec")
            exec(code, module.__dict__)  # noqa: S102
            log.info("Loaded premium module (plainte...

criticalRemote script piped into a shellA shell script downloads remote content and executes it directly (e.g. `curl … | bash`). The payload is never stored or reviewable and can change server-side — a classic malware/backdoor install pattern.install.sh

    # In non-interactive mode (piped stdin), proceed without prompting so
    # curl|sh-style installs still work.
    if [ -t 0 ]; then
        printf "  Proceed with automatic install? [Y/n] "

+10

infoSuspicious files are not reachable from entry pointsFlagged files exist but are not imported by any entry point. They may be dead code, tests, or attack payloads triggered by another mechanism.+2

warningPython wallet operations with network activityCode that signs blockchain transactions and also makes network requests may be exfiltrating private keys or sending funds to an attacker.server/license.py+5


    def _gen_key() -> rsa.RSAPrivateKey:
        return rsa.generate_private_key(public_exponent=65537, key_size=2048)

warningSSH/credential path accessAccessing .ssh, .aws/credentials, or .env files to steal authentication credentials.server/config.py

            "multiline": True,
            "placeholder": "/Users/you/project/state\n/Users/you/.ssh",
        },
        "calibration_primer": {

warningSSH/credential path accessAccessing .ssh, .aws/credentials, or .env files to steal authentication credentials.server/local_model/safety.py

        Path.home() / ".config" / "gh",
        Path.home() / ".gnupg",
    )
)

warningExtremely long lines (>1000 chars)Very long lines in source files (not minified bundles) can hide malicious code.server/persona_templates.json+4

warningExtremely long lines (>1000 chars)Very long lines in source files (not minified bundles) can hide malicious code.server/static/xterm-addon-fit.js+4

warningHigh-entropy string literalsFound 16 long strings with high Shannon entropy. This is common in obfuscated payloads that hide URLs, keys, or bytecode.scripts/migrations/2026_04_18_memory_refactor.py+3

warningFlattened or dead control flowDetected switch(true), dead if branches, or deeply nested ternaries — patterns used by obfuscators to hide execution order.scripts/migrations/2026_04_19_v3_gate_profiles.py+3

warningHigh-entropy string literalsFound 8 long strings with high Shannon entropy. This is common in obfuscated payloads that hide URLs, keys, or bytecode.scripts/subconscious/adapters/apex.py+3

warningHigh-entropy string literalsFound 3 long strings with high Shannon entropy. This is common in obfuscated payloads that hide URLs, keys, or bytecode.scripts/subconscious/adapters/codex.py+3

warningFlattened or dead control flowDetected switch(true), dead if branches, or deeply nested ternaries — patterns used by obfuscators to hide execution order.server/db.py+3

warningFlattened or dead control flowDetected switch(true), dead if branches, or deeply nested ternaries — patterns used by obfuscators to hide execution order.server/local_model/mcp_claim_store.py+3

infoSuspicious file in repoExecutable file (launch.ps1) in repositoryserver/launch.ps1+2

infoAuthor has no other public repositoriesGitHub user "dmargulies1" has no other public repositories, common for burner accounts used in scams.+2

Scores are heuristics. A “safe” verdict means no known-malicious patterns were found — clever malware can look boring. Wrong verdict? Flag it above; confirmed false positives become regression tests.

148 files scanned @ 9e67573 | 8/21/2026 | heuristic scan — always review manually

risk by category

code execution25

network & exfiltration10

file system access10

obfuscation15

supply chain4

owasp / injection0

telemetry

files 148/211rules hit 20engine v5commit 9e67573

github

use-ash/apex

Self-hosted AI agent platform. Multi-model chat, skills, memory, mTLS.

Python

149d

211 files

148 scanned(70%)

9e67573

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