moveworks-capi-starter (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects moveworks-capi-starterSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove moveworks-capi-starter and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 14:06 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-18122
What to do
Remove moveworks-capi-starter from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyPImoveworks-capi-starter | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The moveworks-capi-starter package on PyPI contains malicious code that executes during installation. It overrides the install command in setup.py to collect the installer's hostname and local IP address, then sends this information as JSON to a hardcoded external URL without user consent or disclosure. The package has no legitimate documented functionality and acts as a proof-of-concept beacon. The exfiltrated data is limited to host identifiers and does not include credentials.