Malicious Code in tpsplitvirtualreplace (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7599: Malicious code in tpsplitvirtualreplace (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tpsplitvirtualreplace package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is used for virtual environment management and splitting of virtual environments. The package allows users to split a virtual environment into multiple smaller environments. It is commonly used in Python development workflows to manage dependencies and isolate project environments. However, the tpsplitvirtualreplace package has been found to contain malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The tpsplitvirtualreplace package has been identified as containing malicious code. This code was introduced in version 0 and is present in all subsequent versions. 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 of the malicious code in tpsplitvirtualreplace may vary, but it poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of systems that use this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tpsplitvirtualreplaceIf 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 crucial to remove the tpsplitvirtualreplace package from your environment to mitigate the risk.
Conclusion
The tpsplitvirtualreplace package has been found to contain malicious code as part of a larger campaign by the EsqueleSquad group. This code can execute spyware and information-stealing malware, posing a significant risk to systems that use this package. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to remove the tpsplitvirtualreplace package from your Python environment. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tpsplitvirtualreplace is a Python package used for virtual environment management and splitting of virtual environments. It allows users to split a virtual environment into multiple smaller environments.
The malicious code in tpsplitvirtualreplace was discovered by the Checkmarx security team. They identified a larger campaign by the EsqueleSquad group, who have been publishing malicious packages on PyPi and NPM.
The malicious code in tpsplitvirtualreplace can execute spyware and information-stealing malware. The specific impact may vary, but it poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of systems that use this package.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to remove the tpsplitvirtualreplace package from your Python environment. You can do this by running the following command:
pip uninstall tpsplitvirtualreplace
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to remove the tpsplitvirtualreplace package from your environment to mitigate the risk.
References
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