Malicious code in auth-app-streamlit (PyPI)
Description
The auth-app-streamlit package version 2.1.1 on PyPI 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 this data exfiltration. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The auth-app-streamlit PyPI package version 2.1.1 is a malicious package that executes code during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects and exfiltrates basic system information including IP address and username. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is classified as a low-risk malicious package primarily used in generic pentesting or research contexts.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing the affected version 2.1.1 of auth-app-streamlit results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This could lead to privacy violations or reconnaissance information leakage but does not indicate further system compromise or high-impact exploitation based on available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or importing auth-app-streamlit version 2.1.1 from PyPI. If already installed, remove the package and investigate any potential data exfiltration. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or PyPI for remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-15577
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6a944bd0acd9273b49b201d2
Added to database: 08/30/2026, 15:27:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 12:53:56 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 00:40:53 UTC
Views: 70
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