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MAL-2026-6593: Malicious code in django-bkvision (PyPI)

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Medium
Published: 06/29/2026 (06/29/2026, 09:41:45 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: django-bkvision

Description

The django-bkvision package version 1.2.0 on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic host information such as IP address and username. The package overrides the install command in setup.py to execute this malicious code during installation. The package has no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration behavior.

Affected software

PyPIghsa
django-bkvision
Affected versions
=1.2.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/29/2026, 22:33:07 UTC

Technical Analysis

The django-bkvision PyPI package version 1.2.0 is a malicious package that executes code during installation by overriding the install command in setup.py. This code collects and exfiltrates basic system information including the host's IP address and username. The package serves no legitimate function and is classified as a probable pentest or low-harm malicious package designed to gather basic host data.

Potential Impact

Installing or importing the django-bkvision package version 1.2.0 results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This could lead to privacy violations and potential reconnaissance for further attacks. There is no indication of more severe impacts or widespread exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or importing django-bkvision version 1.2.0. Since this is a malicious package on PyPI, verifying package authenticity before installation is recommended. Remove any installations of this package and monitor for any unauthorized data exfiltration. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor or PyPI advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6593
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["PyPI"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a42ed5f27e9c79719937949

Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:39 UTC

Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:33:07 UTC

Last updated: 06/30/2026, 01:06:39 UTC

Views: 3

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