netifaces
PyPIIs netifaces safe to use?
The latest brin safety scan flagged netifaces v0.11.0 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 85/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.
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netifaces Has Warnings
Warnings detected due to potential concerns
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Risk Indicators
- •Package includes native code modules
- •Package can spawn child processes
brin Recommendations
- →This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.
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This is an automated, point-in-time assessment and may contain errors. Findings are risk indicators, not confirmed threats. Security posture may change over time. Maintainers can dispute findings via the brin review process.
netifaces Capabilities & Permissions
What netifaces can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
Filesystem Access
Reads and writes to the filesystem.
Process Spawning
This package can spawn child processes.
Native Modules
Contains native code that runs outside the JavaScript sandbox.
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netifaces Documentation & Source Code
For the full netifaces README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.
Frequently asked questions about netifaces safety
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0.11.0Last Scanned
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Capabilities
Reads & Writes files
Spawns child processes
Contains native modules