protecteda (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects protectedaSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove protecteda and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 02:31 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-18584
What to do
Remove protecteda 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIprotecteda | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The PyPI package 'protecteda' version 0.1.0 contains embedded malicious code that acts as an infostealer when executed as a module. This malware is part of a campaign identified as 2026-11-protecteda with clear malicious intent to steal information.