Caveat verdict
a2a-client
The skill appears to be a legitimate client for interacting with the A2A API Gateway, using standard capabilities like credential access and file operations for its intended purpose.
โ Flagged for review โ coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.
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Permission integrity
credential_access
Findings (3)
Possible hardcoded credential
SKILL.md ยท code ยท API_KEY="your-key-here
Pipe-to-python pattern โ remote code execution risk
a2a-discover.sh ยท prose ยท downgraded ยท curl -sS "${GATEWAY_URL}/v0/admin/bootstrap" 2>/dev/null | python
Pipe to python โ executes piped content as Python code
a2a-discover.sh ยท prose ยท downgraded ยท | python3
Why the tier is capped
Execution sink present in raw bytes (Hard Floor: class C). Final tier capped at Caution โ cannot be lifted by any downgrade, example-payload opt-in, or allowlist.
Permissions & capabilities
No declared permissions โ minimal attack surface.
credential_access Is this flag fair?
Thanks โ recorded.