Malicious code in tphydraproofcpu (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7130: Malicious code in tphydraproofcpu (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tphydraproofcpu 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]. Unfortunately, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to users who install it.
Vulnerability Detail
The tphydraproofcpu package has been identified as one of the nearly 6000 malicious PyPi packages published by the EsqueleSquad group. These packages execute spyware and information-stealing malware, compromising the security and privacy of affected systems. The specific vulnerability in tphydraproofcpu (MAL-2023-7130) allows the execution of malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tphydraproofcpuIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Conclusion
The tphydraproofcpu 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 protect your system from unauthorized access and data theft. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
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The malicious code in tphydraproofcpu can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, data theft, and the installation of additional malware on affected systems. It is crucial to remove this package promptly to mitigate these risks.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. The recommended course of action is to uninstall the tphydraproofcpu package from your Python environment.
This vulnerability was discovered by Checkmarx, a security company specializing in supply chain security. They have actively identified and reported nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, including tphydraproofcpu.
For more information about this vulnerability and other similar threats, you can visit the Checkmarx website (https://bit.ly/checkmarx-malicious-packages) or contact their supply chain security team at supplychainsecurity@checkmarx.com.
