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KERNL - The Core Intelligence Layer for AI Systems. Persistent intelligence MCP server with crash recovery, semantic search, and system control.

kernl-mcp057 files scannedApril 18, 2026

High risk — review the findings below

We found multiple concerning patterns in this package. Some of these might be legitimate (for example, a build tool might need to run commands), but you should review each finding below and decide if the explanations make sense for what this package claims to do.

What We Found(19 issues)

Each card explains what was found and what it means in plain English. Click "Technical details" for the full breakdown.

HIGHHIGH-001

Caution. This package can turn any text into running code. A bad actor could trick it into running harmful commands on your computer. Legitimate tools almost never need this.

Technical details

eval() executes arbitrary strings as code. In an MCP context, this could allow prompt injection to escalate into code execution.

eval(
src/chrome/chrome-tools.ts:411
HIGHHIGH-001

Caution. This package can turn any text into running code. A bad actor could trick it into running harmful commands on your computer. Legitimate tools almost never need this.

Technical details

eval() executes arbitrary strings as code. In an MCP context, this could allow prompt injection to escalate into code execution.

eval(
src/chrome/chrome-tools.ts:423
HIGHHIGH-002

Caution. This package can open a terminal on your computer and run any command it wants — with YOUR permissions. It could delete files, install malware, or steal your data without you seeing anything happen.

Technical details

Importing child_process gives the package ability to spawn shell commands. MCP servers should not need to execute arbitrary system commands.

import { spawn, execSync } from 'child_process'
src/tools/git-tools.ts:8
HIGHHIGH-002

Caution. This package can open a terminal on your computer and run any command it wants — with YOUR permissions. It could delete files, install malware, or steal your data without you seeing anything happen.

Technical details

Importing child_process gives the package ability to spawn shell commands. MCP servers should not need to execute arbitrary system commands.

import { exec } from 'child_process'
src/tools/parallel-gates.ts:19
HIGHHIGH-002

Caution. This package can open a terminal on your computer and run any command it wants — with YOUR permissions. It could delete files, install malware, or steal your data without you seeing anything happen.

Technical details

Importing child_process gives the package ability to spawn shell commands. MCP servers should not need to execute arbitrary system commands.

import { spawn, ChildProcess, execSync } from 'child_process'
src/tools/process-management.ts:19
HIGHHIGH-002

Caution. This package can open a terminal on your computer and run any command it wants — with YOUR permissions. It could delete files, install malware, or steal your data without you seeing anything happen.

Technical details

Importing child_process gives the package ability to spawn shell commands. MCP servers should not need to execute arbitrary system commands.

import { execSync } from 'child_process'
src/tools/testing-tools.ts:8
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

exec(
src/storage/database.ts:57
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

exec(
src/storage/database.ts:64
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

exec(
src/storage/database.ts:76
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

exec(
src/storage/database.ts:80
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

execSync(
src/tools/git-tools.ts:61
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

spawn(
src/tools/process-management.ts:215
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

execSync(
src/tools/process-management.ts:369
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

execSync(
src/tools/process-management.ts:381
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

execSync(
src/tools/testing-tools.ts:73
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

execSync(
src/tools/testing-tools.ts:126
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

execSync(
src/tools/testing-tools.ts:134
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

execSync(
src/tools/testing-tools.ts:142
HIGHHIGH-003

Caution. This package runs system commands on your computer. This is like giving someone the keys to your terminal. They could run anything — download files, change settings, or access your private data.

Technical details

Direct process execution functions (exec, spawn) can run arbitrary commands. Combined with user input, this enables remote code execution.

exec(
src/types/declarations.d.ts:6

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