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MAL-2026-6960: Malicious code in pyqt6darktheme (PyPI)

0
High
Published: 07/08/2026 (07/08/2026, 04:25:06 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: pyqt6darktheme

Description

The pyqt6darktheme package version 0.1.0 on PyPI contains malicious code that downloads and executes a remote executable. This remote executable further downloads additional executables and initiates cryptocurrency mining activities. The package is identified as part of a malicious campaign with clear intent to deploy malware.

Affected software

PyPIghsa
pyqt6darktheme
Affected versions
=0.1.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/08/2026, 13:34:30 UTC

Technical Analysis

The pyqt6darktheme package at version 0.1.0 is a malicious PyPI package that downloads and runs a remote executable. This executable subsequently downloads more executables and starts coin mining operations on the affected system. The campaign associated with this package is categorized as malicious, involving malware distribution and cryptomining activities. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no official patch or remediation guidance is provided.

Potential Impact

Systems that install and run pyqt6darktheme version 0.1.0 are at risk of executing unauthorized remote code, which leads to further malware downloads and unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. This can result in resource exhaustion, degraded system performance, and potential compromise of system integrity.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using pyqt6darktheme version 0.1.0. Remove the package if already installed and scan affected systems for unauthorized executables and cryptomining processes. Monitor for suspicious network activity related to remote executable downloads. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security advisories for updates.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6960
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["PyPI"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a4e4eddc9d9e3dbe3288bc7

Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:33 UTC

Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:34:30 UTC

Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:34:30 UTC

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