Caveat verdict
proof-of-work
Task completion verification tool that checks local file existence, DB records, and process state via shell script; executionSinkDetected is triggered by legitimate local verification commands with no network calls or exfiltration.
⚠ Flagged for review — coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.
Automated static analysis — not a human review. Caveat flags capabilities, not confirmed intent, and can produce false positives. Disagree with this verdict? Use Dispute below.
Findings (4)
Pipe-to-shell pattern (curl | sh) — supply chain attack vector
README.md · code · curl -L https://example.com/proof-of-work/install.sh | bash
Pipe to bash — executes piped content as shell commands
README.md · code · | bash
apt-get install — installs system packages
proof-of-work.sh · prose · downgraded · apt-get install
Instructs covert action — may act without user awareness
proof-of-work.sh · prose · downgraded · silently
Why the tier is capped
Execution sink present in raw bytes (Hard Floor: class A/B). Final tier capped at Caution — cannot be lifted by any downgrade, example-payload opt-in, or allowlist.
Permissions & capabilities
No declared permissions — minimal attack surface.
Is this flag fair?
Thanks — recorded.