Malicious code in tphttpgetvisa (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7112: Malicious code in tphttpgetvisa (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tphttpgetvisa package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is designed to facilitate HTTP GET requests for visa-related information. The package is commonly used in applications that require visa-related data retrieval and processing. However, the package has been found to contain malicious code, which poses a significant security risk to applications utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The tphttpgetvisa 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 tphttpgetvisa allows attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromise user privacy, and perform malicious activities on affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tphttpgetvisaIf 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 essential to completely remove the tphttpgetvisa package and replace it with a secure and trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The tphttpgetvisa package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to applications utilizing it. It is crucial to remove the package and replace it with a trusted alternative to mitigate the potential impact of this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tphttpgetvisa is a Python package available on PyPI that facilitates HTTP GET requests for visa-related information.
This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromise user privacy, and perform malicious activities on affected systems.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to immediately remove the tphttpgetvisa package from your application and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, scan your application for any signs of compromise and take appropriate actions to mitigate potential damage.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to completely remove the tphttpgetvisa package and replace it with a secure and trusted alternative.
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