Malicious code in 0xfighter3 (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package '0xfighter3' version 0.1 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 data exfiltration and is categorized as a low-harm pentest-like package.
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Technical Analysis
The '0xfighter3' PyPI package (version 0.1) includes malicious code that executes during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects and exfiltrates basic system information like IP address and username. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is designed solely for data exfiltration. It is classified under a low-risk pentest-like category due to its limited impact.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing the '0xfighter3' package results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic system information such as IP address and username. While this compromises some host privacy, the overall risk is limited as no further malicious actions or system compromises are described.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is indicated. The best mitigation is to avoid installing or importing the '0xfighter3' package, especially version 0.1. Users should verify package authenticity before installation and prefer trusted sources. Since the package executes malicious code during installation, refrain from running setup.py from untrusted packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14525
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6a8effe7acd9273b490784cf
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 15:01:59 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 11:10:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 08:02:59 UTC
Views: 35
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