Malicious code in tpvercpuencode (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7694: Malicious code in tpvercpuencode (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tpvercpuencode is a package available on PyPI that provides functionality for encoding and decoding CPU information. It is commonly used in Python projects that require CPU-related operations. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, which can lead to the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tpvercpuencode originates from a malicious package published by the EsqueleSquad group. This package, when installed, can compromise the security of the system by executing spyware and stealing sensitive information. The malicious code can be found in the tpvercpuencode package on PyPI, specifically in the version 0 and later. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to any project that depends on tpvercpuencode, as it can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential system compromise.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tpvercpuencodeIf 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 tpvercpuencode package and replace it with a trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The presence of malicious code in tpvercpuencode poses a significant security risk to projects that depend on this package. It is crucial to promptly remove the affected package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly monitoring for open-source vulnerabilities, such as using Vulert, can help ensure the ongoing security of your software.
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FAQ
You can use the Vulert 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 any open-source vulnerabilities, including the malicious code in tpvercpuencode.
The malicious code in tpvercpuencode can lead to the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, compromise of the system, and potential harm to the affected users.
Yes, the recommended fix is to remove the tpvercpuencode package from your project and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly updating and reviewing the packages used in your project is also essential to mitigate the risk of known vulnerabilities.
This vulnerability was discovered by Checkmarx, a company specializing in supply chain security. They identified nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, including the one containing the malicious code in tpvercpuencode.
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