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FAILmax severity: CRITICALrisk score: 100

Dynamic getattr() with a non-literal attribute name can access arbitrary object attributes, potentially bypassing access controls.; The skill uses 'env' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.; The skill uses 'file_read' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.; +6 more

scanned 2026-08-23

Findings (9)

LOWDangerous Code Executionconfidence: 0.5

Dynamic getattr() with a non-literal attribute name can access arbitrary object attributes, potentially bypassing access controls.

scripts/brenda_client.py

HIGHMCP Least Privilegeconfidence: 0.75

The skill uses 'env' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.

scripts/brenda_client.py

HIGHMCP Least Privilegeconfidence: 0.75

The skill uses 'file_read' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.

scripts/brenda_client.py

HIGHMCP Least Privilegeconfidence: 0.75

The skill uses 'file_write' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.

scripts/brenda_queries.py

HIGHMCP Least Privilegeconfidence: 0.75

The skill uses 'network' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.

scripts/brenda_client.py

HIGHData Exfiltrationconfidence: 0.7

Code accesses environment variables that may contain secrets (API keys, tokens). This is a common pattern for credential theft.

scripts/brenda_client.py

CRITICALPrompt Injectionconfidence: 0.7

This content may contain harmful instructions that could cause physical harm if followed. CRITICAL: Review carefully before use.

scripts/brenda_queries.py

MEDIUMMemory Poisoningconfidence: 0.8

Skill attempts to fill the context window with filler content, displacing legitimate instructions and safety constraints. This can degrade agent performance or bypass safety boundaries.

scripts/enzyme_pathway_builder.py

HIGHPrivilege Escalationconfidence: 0.6

Code accesses credential files (SSH keys, AWS credentials, etc.). This could indicate credential theft attempts.

scripts/brenda_client.py

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PASS

Overall severity LOW (risk score in the safe range)

CAUTION

Overall severity MEDIUM

WARNING

Overall severity HIGH

FAILthis skill

Overall severity CRITICAL

INCONCLUSIVE

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