Malicious code in tppushpephttp (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7447: Malicious code in tppushpephttp (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tppushpephttp package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is designed to provide functionality for pushing and retrieving data using the PEP HTTP protocol. The package is commonly used in various Python projects for communication purposes. However, the package has been found to contain malicious code, making it a potential security risk for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The tppushpephttp package has been identified as containing malicious code by the Checkmarx security team. This malicious code can execute spyware and information-stealing malware on the user's system. The origin of this vulnerability is attributed to the EsqueleSquad group, who published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the security of the affected system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tppushpephttpIf 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 remove the tppushpephttp package and replace it with a trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The tppushpephttp package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to users. It is crucial to remove this package from your Python project and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly updating and reviewing packages, as well as using tools like Vulert, can help prevent such vulnerabilities in the future. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tppushpephttp is an open-source Python package used for pushing and retrieving data using the PEP HTTP protocol.
The malicious code in tppushpephttp was discovered by the Checkmarx security team during their analysis of PyPi and NPM packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromising the security of the affected system.
Yes, the recommended fix is to remove the tppushpephttp package from your Python project and replace it with a trusted alternative.
To prevent such vulnerabilities, it is important to regularly update and review the packages used in your project, use tools like Vulert to monitor for open-source vulnerabilities, and rely on trusted sources for package dependencies.
