Malicious code in selfvisapep (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-6778: Malicious code in selfvisapep (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The selfvisapep package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is used for [provide a brief description of the package's functionality and key attributes]. Unfortunately, this package has been found to contain malicious code, which poses a significant security risk to users who install and use it.
Vulnerability Detail
The selfvisapep package has been identified as part of a larger group of nearly 6000 malicious PyPI and NPM packages published by the EsqueleSquad group. These packages execute spyware and information-stealing malware. The specific vulnerability in selfvisapep (identified by the SHA256 hash d1a6d55df77fe8357a620e102303c2f1a31e2f02918f9ea88cd61565fa9ed0c1) allows the execution of malicious code on the user's system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall selfvisapepIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to remove the selfvisapep package entirely to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Conclusion
The selfvisapep package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to users. It is recommended to immediately remove the package from your Python environment to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The selfvisapep package is a Python package available on PyPI. It is used for [provide a brief description of the package's functionality and key attributes].
The malicious code in selfvisapep was discovered by the Checkmarx security team. They identified a group of nearly 6000 malicious PyPI and NPM packages, including selfvisapep, that execute spyware and information-stealing malware.
Using the selfvisapep package puts your system at risk of executing malicious code, which can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
To remove the selfvisapep package, you can run the following command:
pip uninstall selfvisapep
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to remove the selfvisapep package entirely to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
