Malicious Code Injection in pipinpeace-bind: A Security Threat
Summary
MAL-2026-2028: Malicious code in pipinpeace-bind (PyPI). Affects pipinpeace-bind versions 0.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
pipinpeace-bind is a Python package available on PyPI, designed for specific functionalities related to binding operations. However, it has been identified to contain malicious code that executes a bind shell during installation, posing significant security risks to users who install it. The package's malicious behavior is triggered by providing a port as an installation parameter, indicating that it may have been created more for research purposes than for direct malicious intent.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in pipinpeace-bind stems from its design to override the install command in setup.py, allowing it to execute malicious code during the installation process. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access to the user's system, potential data exfiltration, and exploitation of environment variables. The package is categorized under a malicious campaign that suggests it may be used for penetration testing or other questionable activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall pipinpeace-bindIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can use a virtual environment to isolate your Python packages. This way, if you accidentally install a malicious package, it won't affect your main environment. Create a virtual environment using the following commands: 'python -m venv myenv' and activate it with 'source myenv/bin/activate' (Linux/Mac) or 'myenv\Scripts\activate' (Windows).
Conclusion
The pipinpeace-bind package poses a significant security threat due to its malicious code that executes a bind shell during installation. Users are advised to avoid this package and ensure their systems are secure by removing any installations. Monitoring tools like Vulert can help keep track of vulnerabilities in open-source software.
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FAQ
pipinpeace-bind is a Python package that has been identified to contain malicious code capable of executing a bind shell during installation.
The vulnerability manifests when the package is installed, as it overrides the install command to execute malicious code, potentially compromising the user's system.
If you have installed pipinpeace-bind, you should immediately uninstall it using the command 'pip uninstall pipinpeace-bind' to mitigate any risks.
Currently, there is no patched or safe version of pipinpeace-bind available. It is recommended to avoid using this package altogether.
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