darkglitch (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects darkglitchSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove darkglitch and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 30 Sep 2026, 16:39 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-10756
What to do
Remove darkglitch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIdarkglitch | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The darkglitch package on PyPI contains malicious code that establishes a remote-access agent connecting to a hardcoded signaling server. This agent allows execution of arbitrary shell commands by any party that knows the hardcoded room ID, enabling remote command execution and file transfer capabilities. The package also installs a persistent startup script on Windows systems to maintain access across reboots. The malware is explicitly framed with naming and connection details referencing 'malware signal'.