Malicious code in tphttpgetload (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7111: Malicious code in tphttpgetload (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tphttpgetload is a package available on PyPI that provides functionality for performing HTTP GET requests. It is commonly used in Python projects for retrieving data from web servers. However, the package has been found to contain malicious code, which can lead to the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tphttpgetload originates from a malicious package published by the EsqueleSquad group. This package, when installed, can execute harmful actions on the user's system. The malicious code can be triggered when using the tphttpgetload package, potentially compromising sensitive information and causing harm to the user's system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tphttpgetloadIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section and ensure that the tphttpgetload package is not used in your project.
Conclusion
The tphttpgetload 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 projects and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly updating dependencies and exercising caution when installing packages from external sources is essential for maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
tphttpgetload is a Python package available on PyPI that provides functionality for performing HTTP GET requests.
The vulnerability in tphttpgetload occurs due to a malicious package published by the EsqueleSquad group. When this package is installed, it can execute harmful actions on the user's system.
The potential ramifications of this vulnerability include the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware, which can compromise sensitive information and cause harm to the user's system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to remove the tphttpgetload package from your Python project and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly updating your dependencies and being cautious when installing packages from external sources is also important.
There is no specific workaround for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section and ensure that the tphttpgetload package is not used in your project.
