MAL-2026-6734: Malicious code in horde-python-client (PyPI)
The horde-python-client package on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic host information such as IP address and username upon installation or import. The package overrides the install command in setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration and is categorized as a low-harm potential pentest-like package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The horde-python-client PyPI package is malicious software that, when installed or imported, executes code to collect and exfiltrate basic system information including IP address and username. This is achieved by overriding the standard install command in the package's setup.py file to run unauthorized code during installation. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is identified as a probable pentest-related malicious package with limited risk.
Potential Impact
Installation or import of this package results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This compromises confidentiality of system data but does not indicate further exploitation or system compromise based on available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. The package should be considered malicious and avoided. Users should not install or import the horde-python-client package from PyPI. Removal of the package and investigation for any data exfiltration is recommended if it has been installed.
MAL-2026-6734: Malicious code in horde-python-client (PyPI)
Description
The horde-python-client package on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic host information such as IP address and username upon installation or import. The package overrides the install command in setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration and is categorized as a low-harm potential pentest-like package.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The horde-python-client PyPI package is malicious software that, when installed or imported, executes code to collect and exfiltrate basic system information including IP address and username. This is achieved by overriding the standard install command in the package's setup.py file to run unauthorized code during installation. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is identified as a probable pentest-related malicious package with limited risk.
Potential Impact
Installation or import of this package results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This compromises confidentiality of system data but does not indicate further exploitation or system compromise based on available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. The package should be considered malicious and avoided. Users should not install or import the horde-python-client package from PyPI. Removal of the package and investigation for any data exfiltration is recommended if it has been installed.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6734
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a46ecab27e9c7971943b73a
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:56:43 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 23:03:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/02/2026, 23:04:15 UTC
Views: 2
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