MAL-2026-6515: Malicious code in sqligen (PyPI)
The sqligen package on PyPI contains malicious code in multiple versions that attempts to download and execute a remote malicious executable during installation. This behavior is associated with obfuscation and malware delivery using tools like mshta. The campaign linked to this threat is identified as 2026-06-easyaillm and is categorized as a malicious package with clear intent to compromise systems.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The sqligen PyPI package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.5, 1.0.6, 1.0.7, 1.0.8, 1.1.1, 1.1.3, and 1.1.4 contain malicious code that, upon installation, attempts to download and execute a remote malicious executable. This activity is part of a known malicious campaign (2026-06-easyaillm) characterized by obfuscation and the use of mshta to run malware. The package is identified as a supply chain threat due to its presence on PyPI and the execution of unauthorized code during installation.
Potential Impact
Systems installing any of the affected sqligen package versions risk executing remote malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or further malware infection. The malicious executable is downloaded and started without user consent, representing a direct execution of malware through the supply chain.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing the affected sqligen package versions listed. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Consider removing any installations of these versions and monitor for suspicious activity related to mshta or unexpected remote executable downloads. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security notices for updates.
MAL-2026-6515: Malicious code in sqligen (PyPI)
Description
The sqligen package on PyPI contains malicious code in multiple versions that attempts to download and execute a remote malicious executable during installation. This behavior is associated with obfuscation and malware delivery using tools like mshta. The campaign linked to this threat is identified as 2026-06-easyaillm and is categorized as a malicious package with clear intent to compromise systems.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The sqligen PyPI package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.5, 1.0.6, 1.0.7, 1.0.8, 1.1.1, 1.1.3, and 1.1.4 contain malicious code that, upon installation, attempts to download and execute a remote malicious executable. This activity is part of a known malicious campaign (2026-06-easyaillm) characterized by obfuscation and the use of mshta to run malware. The package is identified as a supply chain threat due to its presence on PyPI and the execution of unauthorized code during installation.
Potential Impact
Systems installing any of the affected sqligen package versions risk executing remote malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or further malware infection. The malicious executable is downloaded and started without user consent, representing a direct execution of malware through the supply chain.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing the affected sqligen package versions listed. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Consider removing any installations of these versions and monitor for suspicious activity related to mshta or unexpected remote executable downloads. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security notices for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6515
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a3ef7b727e9c79719ffc310
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 22:05:43 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 22:31:38 UTC
Last updated: 06/26/2026, 22:31:38 UTC
Views: 2
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