Malicious code in urlver (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7802: Malicious code in urlver (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The urlver package is an open-source Python package available on the Python Package Index (PyPI). It is used for URL verification and manipulation. The package provides functionality to parse, validate, and manipulate URLs. However, the package has been found to contain malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The urlver 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 urlver allows the execution of malicious code when using the package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall urlverIf 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 update to a non-malicious version of urlver as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The urlver package on PyPI has been compromised with malicious code. It is crucial to update to a non-malicious version of the package to ensure the security of your application. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Urlver is a Python package used for URL verification and manipulation. It provides functionality to parse, validate, and manipulate URLs.
The urlver package was compromised by the EsqueleSquad group, who published malicious versions of the package on PyPI.
The malicious code in the urlver package can execute spyware and information-stealing malware, potentially compromising user data and system security.
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