Malicious code in tppostintsplit (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7391: Malicious code in tppostintsplit (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tppostintsplit package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is used for post-processing and splitting of integer values. The package provides various functions and utilities for manipulating and splitting integer values. However, the package has been found to contain malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The tppostintsplit 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 tppostintsplit allows the execution of malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tppostintsplitIf 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 remove the malicious tppostintsplit package and replace it with a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The tppostintsplit package has been found to contain malicious code as part of the larger EsqueleSquad group's malicious PyPi and NPM packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and replace it with a trusted alternative. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tppostintsplit is an open-source Python package used for post-processing and splitting of integer values.
The vulnerability in tppostintsplit allows the execution of malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
To fix the vulnerability, remove the tppostintsplit package from your project and replace it with a trusted alternative.
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is crucial to remove the malicious tppostintsplit package and replace it with a secure alternative.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly update and review the packages used in your project, and ensure they come from trusted sources.
