nix-setup
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Audited by Socket on Oct 12, 2026
1 alert found:
AnomalyAnomalyassets/setup_nix.sh
LOWAnomalyLOW
assets/setup_nix.sh
The code is a recognizable Nix installation script and contains no clear evidence of intentional malware. Its main security weaknesses are lack of archive integrity verification and explicit disabling of Nix sandboxing. A compromised release, man-in-the-middle attack despite HTTPS, or altered download endpoint could result in arbitrary code execution because downloaded binaries and shell scripts are executed or sourced. The script should verify an official checksum or signature and sandbox disabling should be treated as a deliberate risk.
Confidence: 97%Severity: 58%
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