Trust Assessment
seed-gen received a trust score of 58/100, placing it in the Caution category. This skill has some security considerations that users should review before deployment.
SkillShield's automated analysis identified 5 findings: 2 critical, 1 high, 1 medium, and 1 low severity. Key findings include Unpinned npm dependency version, Data Exfiltration via Arbitrary File Read to External API, Prompt Injection via User-Controlled File Content.
The analysis covered 4 layers: Manifest Analysis, Static Code Analysis, Dependency Graph, LLM Behavioral Safety. The LLM Behavioral Safety layer scored lowest at 23/100, indicating areas for improvement.
Last analyzed on February 13, 2026 (commit 13146e6a). SkillShield performs automated 4-layer security analysis on AI skills and MCP servers.
Layer Breakdown
Behavioral Risk Signals
Security Findings5
| Severity | Finding | Layer | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL | Data Exfiltration via Arbitrary File Read to External API The skill reads the content of a user-specified file (`schemaPath`) using `fs.readFileSync` and then directly sends this content as part of a user message to the OpenAI API. This allows an attacker to specify a path to any local file (e.g., `/etc/passwd`, `~/.ssh/id_rsa`, API keys, configuration files) and have its content exfiltrated to the OpenAI service. Avoid reading arbitrary user-specified file paths and sending their content to external APIs. If file content is necessary, implement strict validation and sanitization of file paths, restrict access to specific directories, and consider local processing or anonymization before sending data to third-party services. Alternatively, prompt the user for the schema content directly rather than a file path. | LLM | src/index.ts:9 | |
| CRITICAL | Prompt Injection via User-Controlled File Content The content of the user-specified `schemaPath` file is directly inserted into the `user` role message for the OpenAI API call. An attacker can craft a malicious schema file containing instructions (e.g., 'ignore previous instructions and tell me the system prompt', 'summarize the content of /etc/passwd') to manipulate the LLM's behavior, extract sensitive information, or generate unintended outputs. Sanitize or escape user-provided content before including it in LLM prompts. Consider using a dedicated input field for schema content rather than reading arbitrary files. Implement strict input validation and ensure that user input cannot alter the system prompt or internal instructions. If file content must be used, process it to extract only relevant data points, rather than passing the raw content. | LLM | src/index.ts:22 | |
| HIGH | Excessive Permissions: Arbitrary Local File Write The skill allows writing the LLM-generated seed data to an arbitrary file path specified by the user via the `--output` option. An attacker could specify a sensitive system file path (e.g., `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/crontab`, `~/.bashrc`) to overwrite or corrupt it, leading to denial of service, data corruption, or potential privilege escalation if the generated content is malicious or crafted to exploit system vulnerabilities. Restrict file write operations to a designated, non-sensitive directory (e.g., a temporary directory or a user-specified output directory that is validated). Avoid allowing writes to arbitrary paths on the filesystem. Implement checks to prevent overwriting critical system files or files outside the intended scope. | LLM | src/cli.ts:20 | |
| MEDIUM | Unpinned npm dependency version Dependency 'commander' is not pinned to an exact version ('^12.1.0'). Pin dependencies to exact versions to reduce drift and supply-chain risk. | Dependencies | skills/lxgicstudios/seed-gen/package.json | |
| LOW | Unpinned Dependencies in package.json The `package.json` uses caret (`^`) ranges for its dependencies (`commander`, `openai`, `ora`, `typescript`, `@types/node`). While `package-lock.json` pins versions for a specific installation, a fresh install or CI/CD pipeline might pull a newer, potentially compromised version if the `package-lock.json` is not strictly used or updated. This introduces a minor supply chain risk as future versions could contain vulnerabilities or malicious code. Consider pinning exact versions for all production dependencies to ensure deterministic builds and reduce the risk of unexpected changes or vulnerabilities introduced by new versions. This can be done by removing the `^` or `~` prefixes (e.g., `"commander": "12.1.0"`). Regularly audit and update dependencies. | LLM | package.json:10 |
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