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SkillSpector · latex-paper-en

independent scanner by NVIDIA · skill by DylanCkawalec · how it works ↗

FAILmax severity: CRITICALrisk score: 100

subprocess module calls execute external commands. Without careful input validation, this enables command injection.; The skill uses 'file_write' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.; The skill uses 'network' capability that is not listed in its permissions. This may indicate deceptive intent or missing permission declarations.; +6 more

scanned 2026-08-23

Findings (16)

MEDIUMDangerous Code Executionconfidence: 0.7

subprocess module calls execute external commands. Without careful input validation, this enables command injection.

scripts/check_format.py

MEDIUMDangerous Code Executionconfidence: 0.7

subprocess module calls execute external commands. Without careful input validation, this enables command injection.

scripts/compile.py

MEDIUMDangerous Code Executionconfidence: 0.7

subprocess module calls execute external commands. Without careful input validation, this enables command injection.

scripts/compile.py

MEDIUMDangerous Code Executionconfidence: 0.7

subprocess module calls execute external commands. Without careful input validation, this enables command injection.

scripts/compile.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/deai_batch.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/online_bib_verify.py

HIGHMCP Least Privilegeconfidence: 0.75

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

scripts/check_format.py

MEDIUMMCP Rug Pullconfidence: 0.7

npx commands without a version suffix (e.g. @1.0.0) create a rug-pull risk if the upstream server is compromised and publishes a malicious update.

references/CITATION_VERIFICATION.md

MEDIUMData Exfiltrationconfidence: 0.6

Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.

scripts/online_bib_verify.py

MEDIUMData Exfiltrationconfidence: 0.6

Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.

scripts/online_bib_verify.py

LOWExcessive Agencyconfidence: 0.7

Skill's behavior or capabilities extend beyond its stated purpose. Scope creep allows an agent to perform actions unrelated to its documented functionality, increasing the attack surface.

scripts/analyze_experiment.py

HIGHOutput Handlingconfidence: 0.95

Model output is used without validation or sanitization. Unvalidated output injected into downstream contexts (SQL, shell, HTML) enables injection attacks and arbitrary code execution.

scripts/check_format.py

HIGHOutput Handlingconfidence: 0.95

Model output is used without validation or sanitization. Unvalidated output injected into downstream contexts (SQL, shell, HTML) enables injection attacks and arbitrary code execution.

scripts/compile.py

HIGHOutput Handlingconfidence: 0.95

Model output is used without validation or sanitization. Unvalidated output injected into downstream contexts (SQL, shell, HTML) enables injection attacks and arbitrary code execution.

scripts/compile.py

HIGHOutput Handlingconfidence: 0.95

Model output is used without validation or sanitization. Unvalidated output injected into downstream contexts (SQL, shell, HTML) enables injection attacks and arbitrary code execution.

scripts/compile.py

HIGHSystem Prompt Leakageconfidence: 0.85

Skill contains instructions that could directly expose system prompts, internal rules, or hidden instructions to users or external parties.

scripts/deai_check.py

What the verdicts mean

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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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