Malicious code in tphackedinfo (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7099: Malicious code in tphackedinfo (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tphackedinfo is a package available on PyPI that is used for [provide brief description of the package's functionality and key attributes]. It is vulnerable to a malicious code injection attack that was discovered by Checkmarx. This attack involves the inclusion of spyware and information-stealing malware in the package, which can have severe consequences for users who install it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tphackedinfo originates from the inclusion of malicious code by the EsqueleSquad group. They published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, some of which include tphackedinfo. When users install this package, they unknowingly introduce spyware and information-stealing malware into their systems. This can result in the compromise of sensitive information, unauthorized access to user data, and potential damage to the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tphackedinfoIf 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. The best course of action is to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section and remove the tphackedinfo package from your system.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the tphackedinfo package on PyPI has been found to contain malicious code that can lead to the compromise of sensitive information and unauthorized access to user data. It is crucial to remove this package from your system and take necessary steps to ensure the security of your software dependencies. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tphackedinfo is a package available on PyPI that [provide brief description of the package's functionality and purpose].
This vulnerability was discovered by Checkmarx during their security analysis of PyPI packages. They identified the inclusion of malicious code in the tphackedinfo package.
The potential consequences of this vulnerability include the compromise of sensitive information, unauthorized access to user data, and potential damage to the affected systems.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to remove the tphackedinfo package from your system, perform a security scan, and keep your software dependencies up to date.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to remove the tphackedinfo package from your system.
