MAL-2026-6926: Malicious code in paysafe-api (PyPI)
The paysafe-api package version 1.0.0 on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic data and parts of sensitive environment variables to a remote host. It employs obfuscation techniques and detects sandbox environments to evade analysis. This package is involved in a dependency confusion campaign and hides malicious actions within its library usage.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The paysafe-api PyPI package version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious software that, when used, executes code to exfiltrate environment variables and other basic data to an external server. The package uses obfuscation and sandbox detection to avoid detection and analysis. It is part of a dependency confusion attack campaign, where attackers publish malicious packages with names similar to legitimate ones to trick users into installing them. No CVSS score is assigned, and no official patch or remediation is indicated in the data.
Potential Impact
Users who install and use paysafe-api version 1.0.0 risk having sensitive environment variables and basic system data exfiltrated to a remote attacker-controlled host. This can lead to credential leakage, unauthorized access, and further compromise of the affected systems. The malicious code's sandbox detection and obfuscation increase the difficulty of detection and analysis.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, users should immediately cease using paysafe-api version 1.0.0 and remove it from their environments. Avoid installing packages from untrusted sources and verify package authenticity before use. Monitor for any signs of compromise related to this package. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security advisories for updates.
MAL-2026-6926: Malicious code in paysafe-api (PyPI)
Description
The paysafe-api package version 1.0.0 on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic data and parts of sensitive environment variables to a remote host. It employs obfuscation techniques and detects sandbox environments to evade analysis. This package is involved in a dependency confusion campaign and hides malicious actions within its library usage.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The paysafe-api PyPI package version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious software that, when used, executes code to exfiltrate environment variables and other basic data to an external server. The package uses obfuscation and sandbox detection to avoid detection and analysis. It is part of a dependency confusion attack campaign, where attackers publish malicious packages with names similar to legitimate ones to trick users into installing them. No CVSS score is assigned, and no official patch or remediation is indicated in the data.
Potential Impact
Users who install and use paysafe-api version 1.0.0 risk having sensitive environment variables and basic system data exfiltrated to a remote attacker-controlled host. This can lead to credential leakage, unauthorized access, and further compromise of the affected systems. The malicious code's sandbox detection and obfuscation increase the difficulty of detection and analysis.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, users should immediately cease using paysafe-api version 1.0.0 and remove it from their environments. Avoid installing packages from untrusted sources and verify package authenticity before use. Monitor for any signs of compromise related to this package. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6926
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4ee9c9d9e3dbe3289cd6
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:41:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:41:48 UTC
Views: 2
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