fetchium (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects fetchiumSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove fetchium and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 03:25 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-19203
What to do
Remove fetchium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIfetchium | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The fetchium package on PyPI versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 contains embedded malicious code that executes upon import. This code includes obfuscation techniques, sandbox detection, and persistence mechanisms to maintain autorun capabilities. The package is part of a campaign with clearly malicious intent, including malware behavior such as infostealing and persistence.