Malicious code in 1h1 (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package '1h1' version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious. During installation, it downloads and executes malware, indicating clear malicious intent including potential infostealing. This package is associated with typosquatting tactics to deceive users into installing it.
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Technical Analysis
The '1h1' package on PyPI, specifically version 1.0.0, contains malicious code that downloads and executes a remote executable during installation. This behavior classifies it as malware with a campaign linked to infostealing and typosquatting. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is categorized as a malicious package rather than a typical vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Installation of the '1h1' package results in execution of malware on the victim's system, potentially leading to compromise such as data theft or unauthorized control. The malicious nature of the package poses a direct risk to users who install it.
Defensive Guidance
Users and organizations should avoid installing the '1h1' package version 1.0.0 from PyPI. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, remediation involves removing the package if installed and scanning affected systems for malware. There is no official patch or fix; the best mitigation is to not use this package and rely on trusted sources.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-18188
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6ada44d74d27ba8daa6a5138
Added to database: 10/22/2026, 17:16:07 UTC
Last enriched: 10/22/2026, 17:24:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 03:15:13 UTC
Views: 7
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