Malicious Code Vulnerability in requests-core-plugin: Infostealer Threat Detected
Summary
MAL-2026-843: Malicious code in requests-core-plugin (PyPI). Affects requests-core-plugin versions 2.31.12 – 2.31.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
requests-core-plugin is a Python package available on PyPI that is designed to enhance the functionality of HTTP requests. It is commonly used in various applications for making network requests more efficient. However, a recent vulnerability has been identified that allows malicious code to be executed during installation, posing significant security risks to users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious package version uploaded by the user 'kam193'. During the installation process, the package executes obfuscated code that downloads and runs an executable identified as malware. This malware is capable of stealing sensitive information, including browser data and Discord credentials. The malicious code overrides the install command in setup.py, ensuring that the harmful actions are executed without the user's consent or knowledge.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall requests-core-pluginIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the requests-core-plugin package until a secure version is confirmed. Additionally, users should ensure their systems are protected with updated antivirus software to detect and remove any potential malware that may have been installed.
Conclusion
The requests-core-plugin package has been compromised with malicious code that poses a serious threat to user data. It is crucial for users to uninstall affected versions and upgrade to a secure version immediately. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The malicious code is obfuscated and designed to download and execute an executable that functions as an infostealer, collecting sensitive user data.
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If you have installed the affected package, you should uninstall it immediately and install a patched version to mitigate the risk.
Yes, versions 2.31.5 through 2.31.15 of requests-core-plugin are affected by this vulnerability.
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