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Skillv1.0.0

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Scholar Research · External malware reputation and Code Insight signals for this exact artifact hash.

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ReviewApr 30, 2026, 4:44 AM
Hash
63a7b04c1180278d42bcf5bb0b4730c6c8a700ff6b6fc14c0970ca58a3e5c3a6
Source
palm
Verdict
suspicious
Code Insight
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: scholar-research Version: 1.0.0 The skill is classified as suspicious due to its use of `subprocess.run` to invoke external binaries (`pdftotext`, `pdfimages`) for processing untrusted PDF files downloaded from the internet. While the `subprocess.run` calls are structured to prevent direct shell injection by passing arguments as a list, processing untrusted input with external tools introduces a vulnerability surface. A maliciously crafted PDF could potentially exploit vulnerabilities in `pdftotext` or `pdfimages`, leading to arbitrary code execution or other system compromises. This represents a significant vulnerability risk, though not clear evidence of intentional malicious behavior by the skill developer.
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