MAL-2026-7025: Malicious code in tronsev (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'tronsev' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration, likely targeting cryptocurrency users. It is part of a campaign related to the Tron (TRX) cryptocurrency ecosystem. The package may impersonate legitimate libraries by cloning their readme files. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'tronsev' package on PyPI, specifically version 0.0.1, is classified as malicious with intent to exfiltrate private keys, potentially compromising cryptocurrency assets. It is associated with a campaign named '2025-04-tronix' and is characterized by generic exfiltration capabilities and a focus on crypto-related targets. The package may use deceptive tactics such as cloning readme files from legitimate libraries to appear trustworthy. No CVSS score or known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
If installed, the malicious 'tronsev' package could lead to the theft of private keys, resulting in unauthorized access to cryptocurrency wallets or accounts. This poses a significant risk to users relying on this package or similarly named packages in the PyPI ecosystem. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software. The primary mitigation is to avoid installing the 'tronsev' package, especially version 0.0.1, and to verify the authenticity of packages before installation. Users should rely on trusted sources and maintain vigilance against typosquatting or impersonation in package repositories.
MAL-2026-7025: Malicious code in tronsev (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'tronsev' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration, likely targeting cryptocurrency users. It is part of a campaign related to the Tron (TRX) cryptocurrency ecosystem. The package may impersonate legitimate libraries by cloning their readme files. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'tronsev' package on PyPI, specifically version 0.0.1, is classified as malicious with intent to exfiltrate private keys, potentially compromising cryptocurrency assets. It is associated with a campaign named '2025-04-tronix' and is characterized by generic exfiltration capabilities and a focus on crypto-related targets. The package may use deceptive tactics such as cloning readme files from legitimate libraries to appear trustworthy. No CVSS score or known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
If installed, the malicious 'tronsev' package could lead to the theft of private keys, resulting in unauthorized access to cryptocurrency wallets or accounts. This poses a significant risk to users relying on this package or similarly named packages in the PyPI ecosystem. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software. The primary mitigation is to avoid installing the 'tronsev' package, especially version 0.0.1, and to verify the authenticity of packages before installation. Users should rely on trusted sources and maintain vigilance against typosquatting or impersonation in package repositories.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7025
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4f6c7768715ace4315ad57
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:40:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 10:09:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 10:35:28 UTC
Views: 14
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