Malicious code in ml-data-shared (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'ml-data-shared' versions 12.0.1 and 16.0.1 contain malicious code that exfiltrates basic system information and all environment variables during installation. This behavior classifies the package as a malicious threat with intent to steal information. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. The risk is considered limited based on the nature of the exfiltrated data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ml-data-shared' package on PyPI, specifically versions 12.0.1 and 16.0.1, includes code that executes during installation to collect and exfiltrate basic system information such as IP address and username, as well as all environment variables. This activity is categorized as malicious, aiming to steal information from the host environment. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or a CVSS score. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can leak sensitive environment variables and basic system information, potentially exposing credentials, configuration secrets, or other private data present in environment variables. Although the risk is described as limited, the exposure of environment variables can lead to further compromise depending on the data contained therein.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing the affected versions (=12.0.1 and =16.0.1) of the 'ml-data-shared' package. Consider removing these versions if already installed and verify environment security. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI for current remediation guidance.
Malicious code in ml-data-shared (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'ml-data-shared' versions 12.0.1 and 16.0.1 contain malicious code that exfiltrates basic system information and all environment variables during installation. This behavior classifies the package as a malicious threat with intent to steal information. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. The risk is considered limited based on the nature of the exfiltrated data.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ml-data-shared' package on PyPI, specifically versions 12.0.1 and 16.0.1, includes code that executes during installation to collect and exfiltrate basic system information such as IP address and username, as well as all environment variables. This activity is categorized as malicious, aiming to steal information from the host environment. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or a CVSS score. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can leak sensitive environment variables and basic system information, potentially exposing credentials, configuration secrets, or other private data present in environment variables. Although the risk is described as limited, the exposure of environment variables can lead to further compromise depending on the data contained therein.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing the affected versions (=12.0.1 and =16.0.1) of the 'ml-data-shared' package. Consider removing these versions if already installed and verify environment security. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11199
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6bdd859c2644c7f8da6f0f
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 23:25:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 23:29:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 23:29:34 UTC
Views: 2
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