Malicious code in morpho-sdk (PyPI)
The morpho-sdk package version 1.0.0 on PyPI 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 setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The morpho-sdk PyPI package version 1.0.0 is a malicious package designed to exfiltrate basic system information including IP address and username when installed or imported. This is achieved by overriding the install command in its setup.py script to run unauthorized code during installation. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is categorized as a low-harm risk pentest-like malicious package.
Potential Impact
Installation or import of morpho-sdk version 1.0.0 results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This could lead to privacy violations and potential reconnaissance by attackers but does not indicate further system compromise or high-severity impact based on available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or importing morpho-sdk version 1.0.0. Remove the package if already installed. Monitor for suspicious network activity related to data exfiltration. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security notices for updates.
Malicious code in morpho-sdk (PyPI)
Description
The morpho-sdk package version 1.0.0 on PyPI 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 setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The morpho-sdk PyPI package version 1.0.0 is a malicious package designed to exfiltrate basic system information including IP address and username when installed or imported. This is achieved by overriding the install command in its setup.py script to run unauthorized code during installation. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is categorized as a low-harm risk pentest-like malicious package.
Potential Impact
Installation or import of morpho-sdk version 1.0.0 results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This could lead to privacy violations and potential reconnaissance by attackers but does not indicate further system compromise or high-severity impact based on available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or importing morpho-sdk version 1.0.0. Remove the package if already installed. Monitor for suspicious network activity related to data exfiltration. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or PyPI security notices for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13731
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c9b59bf8831d539cde7fc
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:12:09 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:09:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 17:09:12 UTC
Views: 2
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