Malicious code in tpcrafthydracandy (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-6975: Malicious code in tpcrafthydracandy (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tpcrafthydracandy 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]. 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 tpcrafthydracandy package has been identified as containing malicious code. The origin of this vulnerability can be traced back to the EsqueleSquad group, who published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages. These packages execute spyware and information-stealing malware. The specific details of this vulnerability can be found in the Checkmarx report with SHA256 hash 38185c13191a767a1b0f563152ab5a0b2bb27a7bbd4719755616ab98ab35bf27. The malicious code in tpcrafthydracandy can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities on the affected system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tpcrafthydracandyIf 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 tpcrafthydracandy package to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Conclusion
The tpcrafthydracandy package on PyPI has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to users. It is crucial to remove this package from your Python environment to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
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The malicious code in tpcrafthydracandy can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities on the affected system. It is crucial to remove this package to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
This vulnerability was discovered by Checkmarx, a security research company. They have identified and reported nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, including tpcrafthydracandy.
If you have further information or would like to report this vulnerability, you can contact Checkmarx at supplychainsecurity@checkmarx.com or visit their website at https://bit.ly/checkmarx-malicious-packages.
Yes, the recommended fix is to remove the tpcrafthydracandy package from your Python environment. You can do this by running the command 'pip uninstall tpcrafthydracandy'.
