Malicious code in tpcved (PyPI)

tpcved Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

25/02/2023

Disclosed on

CRITICAL

Severity

No i

Fix available

Critical

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

MAL-2023-6984: Malicious code in tpcved (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The tpcved package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is used for [provide details about the functionality and key attributes of the package]. Unfortunately, this package has been found to contain malicious code.

Vulnerability Detail

The tpcved 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 tpcved allows attackers to [describe the vulnerability in detail, including its origin and possible ramifications].

How To Fix

This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.

pip uninstall tpcved

If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.

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Workaround

Currently, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix as soon as possible.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the tpcved package on PyPI has been found to contain malicious code as part of a larger group of malicious packages. It is important to apply the recommended fix to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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