@readystack/gnu-global-cpp-vscode-config-pack@0.1.4
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21 rules that read the values in a shared .vscode folder, plus 45 snippets. VS Code loads a wrong value without a word - this names the line and the fix.
AI Security Review
scanned 5d ago · by lpm-firewall-aiThe package performs its advertised local configuration scan, but interactive runs silently report package-use and paywall events to the vendor. The reports contain only operational metadata and can be disabled, so this warrants a warning for undisclosed runtime telemetry rather than a malicious verdict.
Static reason
High-risk behavior combination matched malicious policy.; previous stored version diff introduced dangerous source
Trigger
A free CLI scan in an interactive terminal; paywall reporting can run when a licence is missing or rejected.
Impact
The vendor can count interactive use and paywall outcomes. No transfer of credentials or project contents was identified.
Mechanism
The CLI posts package slug, event source and reason to getreadystack.com/api/ev. TTY checks and opt-outs limit reporting.
AI rationale
The package performs its advertised local configuration scan, but interactive runs silently report package-use and paywall events to the vendor. The reports contain only operational metadata and can be disabled, so this warrants a warning for undisclosed runtime telemetry rather than a malicious verdict.
Evidence
cli.jslicense.js
Network endpoints3
getreadystack.com/api/evgetreadystack.com/api/rules/api.polar.sh/v1/customer-portal/license-keys/validate
Decision evidence
public snapshotAI called this Suspicious at 94.0% confidence as Dangerous Capability with medium false-positive risk.
Evidence for warning
- After a free CLI scan, the program sends a `use` event with the package slug and fixed `cli`/`free` fields to `getreadystack.com`.
- The use event runs only when stdin or stdout is a TTY and telemetry opt-outs are absent; the README does not disclose this reporting.
- On a missing or invalid licence, the CLI can also send a paywall event containing only the package slug, source and reason.
Evidence against
- The package’s main function is scanning local configuration files and reporting findings.
- The reported event fields do not include credentials, file contents, paths or project data.
- Telemetry can be disabled with `DO_NOT_TRACK=1` or `READYSTACK_NO_TELEMETRY`.
Behavioral surface
EnvironmentVarsFilesystemNetwork
HighEntropyStringsUrlStrings
NoLicense
Source & flagged code
5 flaggedlicense.jsView file
2'use strict';
L3: const https = require('https'), fs = require('fs'), path = require('path'), os = require('os');
L4: const ORG_ID = 'a5cdf664-d8e7-4f87-8895-056717aaba17';
...
L9: const RECHECK_MS = 7 * 24 * 3600 * 1000; // re-ask Polar every 7 days (refunds / cancellations)
L10: function storePath() { return path.join(process.env.READYSTACK_HOME || path.join(os.homedir(), '.config', 'readystack'), SLUG + '.json'); }
L11: function load() { try { return JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(storePath(), 'utf8')); } catch (e) { return {}; } }
L12: function save(o) { try { fs.mkdirSync(path.dirname(storePath()), { recursive: true }); fs.writeFileSync(storePath(), JSON.stringify(o)); } catch (e) { /* read-only home: still work...
...
L31: req.on('error', function () { resolve({ ok: false, offline:
Critical
Credential Exfiltration
Source appears to send environment or credential material to an external endpoint.
license.jsView on unpkg · L22Trigger-reachable chain: manifest.bin -> cli.js -> license.js
L2: 'use strict';
L3: const https = require('https'), fs = require('fs'), path = require('path'), os = require('os');
L4: const ORG_ID = 'a5cdf664-d8e7-4f87-8895-056717aaba17';
...
L9: const RECHECK_MS = 7 * 24 * 3600 * 1000; // re-ask Polar every 7 days (refunds / cancellations)
L10: function storePath() { return path.join(process.env.READYSTACK_HOME || path.join(os.homedir(), '.config', 'readystack'), SLUG + '.json'); }
L11: function load() { try { return JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(storePath(), 'utf8')); } catch (e) { return {}; } }
L12: function save(o) { try { fs.mkdirSync(path.dirname(storePath()), { recursive: true }); fs.writeFileSync(storePath(), JSON.stringify(o)); } catch (e) { /* read-only home: still work...
...
L31
Findings
3 Critical2 High3 Medium4 Low
CriticalCredential Exfiltrationlicense.js
CriticalTrigger Reachable Dangerous Capabilitylicense.js
CriticalPrevious Version Dangerous Deltacli.js
HighSandbox Evasion Gated Capabilitylicense.js
HighTrigger Reachable Credential Exfiltrationlicense.js
MediumNetwork
MediumEnvironment Vars
MediumStructural Risk Force Deep Review
LowFilesystem
LowHigh Entropy Strings
LowUrl Strings
LowNo License
Affected versions and remediation
This report applies to @readystack/gnu-global-cpp-vscode-config-pack@0.1.4.
See all versions of @readystack/gnu-global-cpp-vscode-config-pack for other recorded verdicts.
- Review the evidence and your use of @readystack/gnu-global-cpp-vscode-config-pack@0.1.4 before allowing it. Restrict the permissions described in this report.
- Choose an independently verified alternative or release. This report does not establish that other versions are safe.
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