Malicious code in reqcrypt-dev (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'reqcrypt-dev' version 0.1.0 contains a hidden backdoor. While it advertises itself as an HTTP request library with extra features, it secretly checks responses for specific fields and executes their content if found. This behavior indicates malicious intent, effectively making the package a backdoor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'reqcrypt-dev' package on PyPI (version 0.1.0) includes a concealed backdoor mechanism. The package functions as an HTTP request library but covertly inspects response data for certain fields. When these fields are present, the package executes the contained code, enabling remote code execution under specific conditions. This hidden functionality classifies the package as malicious software rather than a legitimate library.
Potential Impact
Users who install and use 'reqcrypt-dev' version 0.1.0 risk executing arbitrary code delivered via HTTP responses containing the specific trigger fields. This can lead to unauthorized code execution on the user's system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'reqcrypt-dev' package version 0.1.0. Since this is a malicious package with no known legitimate patch or fix, users should remove it from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. There is no official fix or patch available. Users should verify package authenticity before installation and rely on well-known, verified libraries.
Malicious code in reqcrypt-dev (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'reqcrypt-dev' version 0.1.0 contains a hidden backdoor. While it advertises itself as an HTTP request library with extra features, it secretly checks responses for specific fields and executes their content if found. This behavior indicates malicious intent, effectively making the package a backdoor.
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Technical Analysis
The 'reqcrypt-dev' package on PyPI (version 0.1.0) includes a concealed backdoor mechanism. The package functions as an HTTP request library but covertly inspects response data for certain fields. When these fields are present, the package executes the contained code, enabling remote code execution under specific conditions. This hidden functionality classifies the package as malicious software rather than a legitimate library.
Potential Impact
Users who install and use 'reqcrypt-dev' version 0.1.0 risk executing arbitrary code delivered via HTTP responses containing the specific trigger fields. This can lead to unauthorized code execution on the user's system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected environments.
Defensive Guidance
Avoid using the 'reqcrypt-dev' package version 0.1.0. Since this is a malicious package with no known legitimate patch or fix, users should remove it from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. There is no official fix or patch available. Users should verify package authenticity before installation and rely on well-known, verified libraries.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14274
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a85b4b4acd9273b4925157e
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:50:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:19:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 14:19:37 UTC
Views: 2
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