Malicious code in multyproccess (PyPI)
The multyproccess package on PyPI contains malicious code that executes during installation. It acts as an infostealer, exfiltrating browser data and cryptocurrency wallet information, establishing persistence on the infected system, monitoring the clipboard, and evading sandbox detection. The package uses typosquatting and clones a legitimate package to deceive users. The malicious behavior is triggered by overriding the install command in setup.py and includes code obfuscation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The multyproccess PyPI package versions 2.32.3, 2.32.4, 2.32.5, and 2.32.6 contain malicious code that executes during installation by overriding the install command in setup.py. This code performs infostealing activities such as exfiltrating browser and cryptocurrency wallet data, establishing persistence, and monitoring clipboard contents. It also detects sandbox environments to avoid analysis and uses obfuscation techniques. The package is a typosquatting clone of a legitimate package, designed to deceive users into installing it.
Potential Impact
Successful installation of the affected multyproccess package versions leads to compromise of sensitive user data including browser credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The malware establishes persistence on the host system and monitors clipboard data, potentially capturing additional sensitive information. The presence of sandbox detection and obfuscation complicates detection and analysis.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should avoid installing the affected versions of the multyproccess package (=2.32.3, =2.32.4, =2.32.5, =2.32.6). Remove any installations of these versions immediately. Verify package authenticity before installation, especially for packages with names similar to popular ones (typosquatting). Since no official patch or remediation is indicated, rely on vendor or PyPI advisories for updates. Employ endpoint security solutions to detect and remove persistence mechanisms and monitor for suspicious clipboard activity.
Malicious code in multyproccess (PyPI)
Description
The multyproccess package on PyPI contains malicious code that executes during installation. It acts as an infostealer, exfiltrating browser data and cryptocurrency wallet information, establishing persistence on the infected system, monitoring the clipboard, and evading sandbox detection. The package uses typosquatting and clones a legitimate package to deceive users. The malicious behavior is triggered by overriding the install command in setup.py and includes code obfuscation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The multyproccess PyPI package versions 2.32.3, 2.32.4, 2.32.5, and 2.32.6 contain malicious code that executes during installation by overriding the install command in setup.py. This code performs infostealing activities such as exfiltrating browser and cryptocurrency wallet data, establishing persistence, and monitoring clipboard contents. It also detects sandbox environments to avoid analysis and uses obfuscation techniques. The package is a typosquatting clone of a legitimate package, designed to deceive users into installing it.
Potential Impact
Successful installation of the affected multyproccess package versions leads to compromise of sensitive user data including browser credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The malware establishes persistence on the host system and monitors clipboard data, potentially capturing additional sensitive information. The presence of sandbox detection and obfuscation complicates detection and analysis.
Defensive Guidance
Users should avoid installing the affected versions of the multyproccess package (=2.32.3, =2.32.4, =2.32.5, =2.32.6). Remove any installations of these versions immediately. Verify package authenticity before installation, especially for packages with names similar to popular ones (typosquatting). Since no official patch or remediation is indicated, rely on vendor or PyPI advisories for updates. Employ endpoint security solutions to detect and remove persistence mechanisms and monitor for suspicious clipboard activity.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14401
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a8c4c4cacd9273b499be107
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 13:51:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 13:59:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 13:59:23 UTC
Views: 2
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