Malicious code in databricks-webapp-navigation-homepage (PyPI)
Affects databricks-webapp-navigation-homepageSource GCVE Database
Rated by Threat Radar
Data as of 09/09/2026, 13:53:59 UTC
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIdatabricks-webapp-navigation-homepage | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should avoid installing or importing this package. Since the malicious behavior occurs during installation, verifying package authenticity and using trusted sources is recommended.
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.
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.