bq-helix-recon-6ade983e (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects bq-helix-recon-6ade983eSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove bq-helix-recon-6ade983e and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 21:45 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-18396
What to do
Remove bq-helix-recon-6ade983e from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIbq-helix-recon-6ade983e | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The bq-helix-recon-6ade983e package on PyPI contains malicious code that executes on every Python startup by placing PTH/sitecustomize files. This code collects sensitive information such as credential files, environment variables, and cloud metadata, then exfiltrates this data. The campaign associated with this package is clearly malicious, functioning as an infostealer targeting cloud tokens and other credentials.