Malicious Code Detected in hyperon-das-atomdb: A PyPI Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-6523: Malicious code in hyperon-das-atomdb (PyPI). Affects hyperon-das-atomdb versions 0.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hyperon-das-atomdb package is a Python library designed for data analysis and manipulation in the context of atomic databases. It provides users with tools to efficiently handle and analyze atomic data. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses significant security risks to users who integrate it into their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in hyperon-das-atomdb originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this library, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The specific version affected is 0.0.1, which has been flagged by security researchers at ReversingLabs.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall hyperon-das-atomdbIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds provided for this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to avoid using the affected package until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The hyperon-das-atomdb package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing serious security risks to users. It is crucial to uninstall the affected version and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in applications that use this package.
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Uninstall the package immediately using the command pip uninstall hyperon-das-atomdb and refrain from using it until a secure version is released.
As of now, there is no patched version available for this package. Users should monitor the package repository for updates.
Using compromised packages can lead to security vulnerabilities, data loss, unauthorized access, and can compromise the integrity of your applications.
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