Malicious code in tprandpull (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7533: Malicious code in tprandpull (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tprandpull is a package available on PyPI that provides functionality related to random number generation and pulling data. It is commonly used in Python projects for various purposes. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The tprandpull package has been compromised by the EsqueleSquad group, who published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages. These packages execute spyware and information-stealing malware. The specific vulnerability in tprandpull allows the execution of malicious code, which can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and other harmful activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tprandpullIf 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 provided for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
Conclusion
The tprandpull package on PyPI has been compromised by the EsqueleSquad group, leading to the execution of malicious code. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly reviewing and updating the packages used in your project is essential to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
tprandpull is a Python package available on PyPI that provides functionality related to random number generation and pulling data.
The tprandpull package was compromised by the EsqueleSquad group, who published malicious versions of the package on PyPI.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and the execution of malicious code on systems using the compromised tprandpull package.
To protect your project, remove the tprandpull package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly update and review the packages used in your project to ensure they are free from vulnerabilities.
Yes, the recommended fix is to remove the tprandpull package and replace it with a trusted alternative.
References
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