Malicious code in mathkitlite (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'mathkitlite' version 0.1.0 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 its setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It appears to have no legitimate functionality beyond this data exfiltration.
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Technical Analysis
The 'mathkitlite' package on PyPI, specifically version 0.1.0, includes code that executes during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects and exfiltrates basic system information like IP address and username. The package does not provide any other functional purpose and is classified as a malicious package with limited risk.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing the 'mathkitlite' package results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic system information such as IP address and username. This could lead to privacy breaches or reconnaissance data being collected by an attacker. There is no indication of further system compromise or exploitation beyond this data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. Users should avoid installing or importing the 'mathkitlite' package version 0.1.0. Verify package authenticity before installation and prefer trusted sources. Remove the package if already installed to prevent further data exfiltration.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14552
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6a9053e7acd9273b49696863
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 15:12:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 07:56:02 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 06:25:20 UTC
Views: 46
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