Malicious code in tpproofstudy (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7418: Malicious code in tpproofstudy (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tpproofstudy is a package available on PyPI that is used for proof study in the TPP domain. It provides functionality for analyzing and validating proofs in various formats. This package is vulnerable to a malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tpproofstudy is due to the presence of malicious code injected into the package. This code can execute spyware and information-stealing malware on the system where the package is installed. The malicious code can be found in the package's source code, specifically in the file identified by the SHA256 hash '7ee379d7f2d97e465f05945fdfaf30b09fc37aa1197b426d44cf492276fdb123'. The code can be downloaded from the following URLs: https://dl.dropbox.com/s/tpykidpdjz99202/esquele.exe and https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1090710876639744062/1102575056925761587/bypass2.ps1. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the security of the system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tpproofstudyIf 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 recommended steps for fixing the vulnerability.
Conclusion
The tpproofstudy package on PyPI is vulnerable to a malicious code injection. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the security of the system. It is recommended to remove the package and replace it with a trusted version. Regularly updating packages from trusted sources is also important to mitigate potential security risks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tpproofstudy is a package used for proof study in the TPP domain. It provides functionality for analyzing and validating proofs in various formats.
The malicious code injected into tpproofstudy can execute spyware and information-stealing malware on the system where the package is installed. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your Pipfile.lock and Vulert will analyze it for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, the recommended fix is to remove the tpproofstudy package from the system and replace it with a trusted version. Regularly updating packages from trusted sources is also important to avoid potential security risks.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can contact supplychainsecurity@checkmarx.com or visit their website at https://bit.ly/checkmarx-malicious-packages.
