Malicious code in ml-shared (PyPI)
The ml-shared package on PyPI versions 6.3.0 and 8.8.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic system information and all environment variables during installation. This behavior classifies the package as a malicious infostealer with limited risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ml-shared PyPI package versions 6.3.0 and 8.8.0 include code that, upon installation, collects and exfiltrates basic system data such as IP address and username, as well as all environment variables. This exfiltration indicates a clear malicious intent consistent with infostealer campaigns. There is no CVSS score or known exploits in the wild reported. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can leak sensitive environment variables and basic system information to an attacker, potentially exposing credentials or configuration details. The risk is considered limited based on the available data, but it compromises confidentiality of environment data on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official guidance is available, avoid installing or using the affected versions (6.3.0 and 8.8.0) of the ml-shared package. Consider removing these versions if already installed and monitor for vendor updates.
Malicious code in ml-shared (PyPI)
Description
The ml-shared package on PyPI versions 6.3.0 and 8.8.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic system information and all environment variables during installation. This behavior classifies the package as a malicious infostealer with limited risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ml-shared PyPI package versions 6.3.0 and 8.8.0 include code that, upon installation, collects and exfiltrates basic system data such as IP address and username, as well as all environment variables. This exfiltration indicates a clear malicious intent consistent with infostealer campaigns. There is no CVSS score or known exploits in the wild reported. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can leak sensitive environment variables and basic system information to an attacker, potentially exposing credentials or configuration details. The risk is considered limited based on the available data, but it compromises confidentiality of environment data on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official guidance is available, avoid installing or using the affected versions (6.3.0 and 8.8.0) of the ml-shared package. Consider removing these versions if already installed and monitor for vendor updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11202
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6bdd869c2644c7f8da6fa4
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 23:25:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 23:30:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 23:30:00 UTC
Views: 2
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