hijuko-pilara (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects hijuko-pilaraSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove hijuko-pilara and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 00:14 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-18581
What to do
Remove hijuko-pilara 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIhijuko-pilara | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The hijuko-pilara package on PyPI is identified as malicious software that uses fake HTTP-downloaded dependencies to track downloads. It serves no legitimate purpose beyond this tracking activity and is associated with dependency confusion tactics. The package is considered low-harm and likely related to pentesting or research activities.