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Malicious code in aiassistcore (PyPI)

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Critical
Published: 07/31/2026 (07/31/2026, 14:15:34 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: aiassistcore

Description

The aiassistcore package version 0.1.2 on PyPI contains malicious code as part of a campaign involving multiple packages. This code includes functionality to replace cryptocurrency wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones, exfiltrate browser data, install malicious browser extensions, and establish remote control over the victim's device. The campaign is linked to North Korea's "Contagious Interview" threat actor group and involves keylogging, clipboard modification, persistence, and remote command execution. The malicious code is embedded in dependencies and used in malicious interview assessments or cryptocurrency projects.

Affected software

PyPIghsa
aiassistcore
Affected versions
=0.1.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/31/2026, 22:21:22 UTC

Technical Analysis

The aiassistcore PyPI package version 0.1.2 is part of a malicious campaign where dependencies contain command-and-control configurations and malicious functionality. This includes clipboard modification to replace cryptocurrency wallet addresses, browser data exfiltration, installation of malicious browser extensions, keylogging, persistence mechanisms, and limited remote command execution capabilities. The campaign is associated with North Korea's "Contagious Interview" group and uses these packages as dependencies in malicious projects to silently execute harmful actions.

Potential Impact

Users who install or use aiassistcore version 0.1.2 risk having their cryptocurrency wallet addresses replaced with attacker-controlled addresses, leading to potential financial theft. Additionally, attackers can exfiltrate sensitive browser data, gain persistent remote access to the device, install malicious browser extensions, and capture keystrokes, compromising user privacy and security.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented for aiassistcore version 0.1.2. Users should avoid installing or using this version of the package. Review and remove the package if already installed. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or PyPI for any official fixes. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on user action. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-11414
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["PyPI"]

Threat ID: 6a6cc1391aa972dd3209cc85

Added to database: 07/31/2026, 15:37:29 UTC

Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 22:21:22 UTC

Last updated: 09/07/2026, 18:11:07 UTC

Views: 24

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