Malicious code in databricks-webapp-navigation-homepage (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'databricks-webapp-navigation-homepage' version 999.0.0 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. The risk is considered limited as the package's sole purpose is data exfiltration of basic system information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This malicious PyPI package named 'databricks-webapp-navigation-homepage' (version 999.0.0) executes code during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. It exfiltrates basic host information including IP address and username. There is no indication of further malicious functionality beyond this data exfiltration. The package is categorized as a probable pentest-related package with low harm potential.
Potential Impact
The impact involves unauthorized exfiltration of basic system information such as IP address and username from any host where the package is installed or imported. No further exploitation or damage is described. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. Users should avoid installing or importing this package. Since the malicious behavior occurs during installation, verifying package authenticity and using trusted sources is recommended. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security notices for updates.
Malicious code in databricks-webapp-navigation-homepage (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'databricks-webapp-navigation-homepage' version 999.0.0 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. The risk is considered limited as the package's sole purpose is data exfiltration of basic system information.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This malicious PyPI package named 'databricks-webapp-navigation-homepage' (version 999.0.0) executes code during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. It exfiltrates basic host information including IP address and username. There is no indication of further malicious functionality beyond this data exfiltration. The package is categorized as a probable pentest-related package with low harm potential.
Potential Impact
The impact involves unauthorized exfiltration of basic system information such as IP address and username from any host where the package is installed or imported. No further exploitation or damage is described. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. Users should avoid installing or importing this package. Since the malicious behavior occurs during installation, verifying package authenticity and using trusted sources is recommended. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security notices for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-16080
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f72acd9273b496181a5
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:26 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:53:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 15:11:24 UTC
Views: 4
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