Malicious code in tpramtoolpong (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7510: Malicious code in tpramtoolpong (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tpramtoolpong is a package available on PyPI. It is used for [provide functionality of the package]. The package is vulnerable to a malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The tpramtoolpong package has been found to contain malicious code. This code was introduced in version 0 and was discovered by Checkmarx. The malicious code is part of a larger campaign by the EsqueleSquad group, who have published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages. These packages execute spyware and information-stealing malware. The specific impact and technical details of this vulnerability are not provided.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tpramtoolpongIf 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 mentioned for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to follow the recommended fix and remove the affected package.
Conclusion
The tpramtoolpong package on PyPI has been found to contain malicious code. It is recommended to remove this package from your project and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly updating and reviewing the packages used in your project is crucial to avoid potential security risks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tpramtoolpong is a package available on PyPI that provides [functionality of the package].
The malicious code in tpramtoolpong was discovered by Checkmarx as part of their ongoing monitoring and analysis of PyPi and NPM packages.
The specific impact of this vulnerability is not provided. However, given that the malicious code executes spyware and information-stealing malware, it can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
To protect your project, it is recommended to regularly update and review the packages used, remove any known malicious packages, and replace them with trusted alternatives.
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