Malicious code in automatic-octo-invention (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'automatic-octo-invention' versions 0.1.0 through 0.1.3 are identified as malicious. This package is part of a campaign that uses names similar to popular services to distribute cryptomining malware. The campaign is known as 2026-07-kimichat and is categorized as malicious software with clear intent to deploy cryptominers.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'automatic-octo-invention' package on PyPI, specifically versions 0.1.0, 0.1.1, 0.1.2, and 0.1.3, is involved in a malicious campaign that impersonates popular services to deliver cryptomining malware. This campaign, labeled 2026-07-kimichat, aims to deploy cryptominers through these packages. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the affected versions of this package may result in unauthorized cryptomining activity on the host system. This can lead to resource exhaustion, degraded system performance, and increased operational costs. The malicious intent is clearly established as part of a campaign distributing cryptominers.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'automatic-octo-invention' package versions 0.1.0 through 0.1.3. Remove any existing installations of these versions immediately. Monitor package sources carefully and prefer official, verified packages. Check for updates from the package maintainers or PyPI for any remediation announcements.
Malicious code in automatic-octo-invention (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'automatic-octo-invention' versions 0.1.0 through 0.1.3 are identified as malicious. This package is part of a campaign that uses names similar to popular services to distribute cryptomining malware. The campaign is known as 2026-07-kimichat and is categorized as malicious software with clear intent to deploy cryptominers.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'automatic-octo-invention' package on PyPI, specifically versions 0.1.0, 0.1.1, 0.1.2, and 0.1.3, is involved in a malicious campaign that impersonates popular services to deliver cryptomining malware. This campaign, labeled 2026-07-kimichat, aims to deploy cryptominers through these packages. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the affected versions of this package may result in unauthorized cryptomining activity on the host system. This can lead to resource exhaustion, degraded system performance, and increased operational costs. The malicious intent is clearly established as part of a campaign distributing cryptominers.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'automatic-octo-invention' package versions 0.1.0 through 0.1.3. Remove any existing installations of these versions immediately. Monitor package sources carefully and prefer official, verified packages. Check for updates from the package maintainers or PyPI for any remediation announcements.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10918
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e7a032a4a8d59899d8936
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:17:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 06:53:22 UTC
Views: 9
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