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Malicious code in kotoraka (PyPI)

0
Critical
Published: 08/10/2026 (08/10/2026, 05:17:20 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: kotoraka

Description

The kotoraka package on PyPI is a malicious package that, upon import, exfiltrates cryptocurrency wallet files from the user's system. It targets Monero wallet directories, terminates related processes to release file locks, archives the wallet data, and uploads it to a Telegram bot using hardcoded credentials. The package falsely declares itself as an HTTP speed-up library, but its actual behavior is data theft triggered immediately on import without user interaction.

Affected software

PyPIghsa
kotoraka
Affected versions
=0.1.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/10/2026, 15:58:15 UTC

Technical Analysis

kotoraka version 0.1.0 is a malicious PyPI package that, when imported, decodes base64-obfuscated paths to locate Monero wallet directories on Windows and Linux systems. It forcibly terminates running Monero-related processes to unlock wallet files, archives the wallet directory into a zip file, and exfiltrates this archive via the Telegram Bot API using hardcoded bot token and chat ID. The exfiltration occurs as a side effect of importing the package, with no user action required. The package's declared purpose as an HTTP speed-up library is a deception. This behavior classifies it as an infostealer targeting cryptocurrency wallets.

Potential Impact

Users who import kotoraka version 0.1.0 risk immediate theft of their Monero cryptocurrency wallet files. This can lead to loss of funds if attackers access the wallet data. The attack requires no user interaction beyond importing the package, making it highly dangerous in environments where the package is included as a dependency or installed inadvertently.

Defensive Guidance

No official patch or remediation is available for kotoraka version 0.1.0 as it is a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability. The recommended mitigation is to avoid installing or importing this package. Remove any instances of kotoraka 0.1.0 from your environment immediately. Verify dependencies and supply chain sources to prevent accidental inclusion of this malicious package. Monitor for any unauthorized access to cryptocurrency wallets and consider moving wallets to secure environments.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-13683
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["PyPI"]

Threat ID: 6a79f0dbbf8831d539f618af

Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:11 UTC

Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:58:15 UTC

Last updated: 09/22/2026, 20:10:05 UTC

Views: 29

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