Malicious Code Vulnerability in selenium-stealth-utils: Infostealer Threat Detected
Summary
MAL-2025-191866: Malicious code in selenium-stealth-utils (PyPI). Affects selenium-stealth-utils versions 2.0.0 – 2.2.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
selenium-stealth-utils is a Python package available on PyPI that is designed to enhance the functionality of Selenium, a popular web automation tool. This package aims to provide utilities that help in stealthily automating web interactions. However, it has been found to contain a serious vulnerability that allows malicious code execution, posing significant risks to users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious executable that is downloaded and executed during the import of the selenium-stealth-utils package. This executable is identified as an infostealer from the rhadamanthys family, which can compromise sensitive user information. The malicious behavior includes downloading and executing remote executables, leading to potential data theft and system compromise.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall selenium-stealth-utilsIf 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 selenium-stealth-utils package until a secure version is confirmed. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The selenium-stealth-utils package has been identified as containing a serious vulnerability that allows for the execution of malicious code. Users are strongly advised to update to a patched version immediately and consider alternative solutions until the issue is fully resolved. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain application security.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves the execution of a malicious executable that is downloaded during the import process, which can lead to data theft.
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If you have installed an affected version, you should immediately uninstall it and upgrade to a safe version using 'pip install --upgrade selenium-stealth-utils'.
Yes, the vulnerability has been associated with the infostealer malware, which can compromise user data and system integrity.
Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, data breaches, and potential system compromise.
