Cryptominer Deployment Vulnerability in voxcpmintel Package
Summary
MAL-2026-17468: Malicious code in voxcpmintel (PyPI). Affects voxcpmintel versions 0.1.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The voxcpmintel package, available on PyPI, is designed for specific functionalities within Python applications. However, it has been compromised, leading to the deployment of malicious code that mimics legitimate activity while secretly running a coin miner. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who may unknowingly install the package, exposing their systems to unauthorized resource usage and potential data breaches.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious actor, identified as kam193, who has embedded a cryptominer within the voxcpmintel package. This malicious code operates covertly, consuming system resources and potentially leading to degraded performance or increased operational costs. Users who install this package may inadvertently contribute to cryptocurrency mining without their consent, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing package integrity before installation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall voxcpmintelIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary measure, users can avoid using the voxcpmintel package altogether until a secure version is confirmed. Additionally, monitoring system resource usage can help identify any unauthorized processes that may be running.
Conclusion
The voxcpmintel package has been compromised to include a cryptominer, posing significant risks to users. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and monitor for any unauthorized activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help keep your software dependencies secure.
See every vulnerability recorded for voxcpmintel →
FAQ
voxcpmintel is a Python package available on PyPI, intended for specific functionalities within Python applications.
The vulnerability allows a cryptominer to run on your system without your knowledge, consuming resources and potentially leading to increased costs.
Uninstall the package immediately and check for any unauthorized processes running on your system.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
