Malicious Code in tpmchackedstr (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7258: Malicious code in tpmchackedstr (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tpmchackedstr 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 that was introduced in version 0 and discovered by Checkmarx.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tpmchackedstr allows for the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware. The malicious code was introduced in version 0 of the package and was published by the EsqueleSquad group. The group has published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, posing a significant threat to the security of systems that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tpmchackedstrIf 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 crucial to update to a non-affected version of tpmchackedstr to ensure the security of the system.
Conclusion
The malicious code in tpmchackedstr poses a significant security risk to systems that depend on this package. It is important to update to a non-affected version and regularly verify the integrity of packages to mitigate the risk of using malicious code. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tpmchackedstr is a package available on PyPI that [provide brief description of the package's functionality and key attributes].
The vulnerability was discovered by Checkmarx during their analysis of PyPi and NPM packages. They identified a malicious code injection in tpmchackedstr version 0.
The malicious code in tpmchackedstr can execute spyware and information-stealing malware, posing a significant threat to the security and privacy of systems that depend on this package.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update tpmchackedstr to a version that is not affected by the malicious code. Checkmarx has provided a list of affected versions and their corresponding fixes.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to a non-affected version of tpmchackedstr to ensure the security of the system.
