Malicious code in reqcrypt (PyPI)
The reqcrypt package on PyPI contains a hidden backdoor that executes arbitrary Python code from specially crafted HTTP response JSON fields. This behavior is not disclosed in the package's API and allows remote code execution whenever the library processes HTTP responses containing specific keys. The affected version is 0.1.0. There is no CVSS score or official patch information available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
reqcrypt is a Python HTTP client library that unconditionally inspects every HTTP response for JSON keys named 'payloaddd', 'payload_gz', and 'payload_zlib'. It base64/gzip/zlib-decodes the associated values and executes the resulting code via exec() in the caller's process. This hidden backdoor is triggered on every HTTP verb method (get/post/put/delete/patch/download/upload), enabling remote code execution from attacker-controlled or attacker-influenced HTTP responses. The malicious behavior is undocumented and embedded in the package, representing a severe security risk.
Potential Impact
Any program using reqcrypt version 0.1.0 is vulnerable to remote code execution through attacker-controlled HTTP responses. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Python code within the context of the calling process, potentially leading to full system compromise or data theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately stop using reqcrypt version 0.1.0 and remove it from their environments. Avoid using this package until a trustworthy, clean version is released or an official advisory provides remediation guidance.
Malicious code in reqcrypt (PyPI)
Description
The reqcrypt package on PyPI contains a hidden backdoor that executes arbitrary Python code from specially crafted HTTP response JSON fields. This behavior is not disclosed in the package's API and allows remote code execution whenever the library processes HTTP responses containing specific keys. The affected version is 0.1.0. There is no CVSS score or official patch information available.
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Technical Analysis
reqcrypt is a Python HTTP client library that unconditionally inspects every HTTP response for JSON keys named 'payloaddd', 'payload_gz', and 'payload_zlib'. It base64/gzip/zlib-decodes the associated values and executes the resulting code via exec() in the caller's process. This hidden backdoor is triggered on every HTTP verb method (get/post/put/delete/patch/download/upload), enabling remote code execution from attacker-controlled or attacker-influenced HTTP responses. The malicious behavior is undocumented and embedded in the package, representing a severe security risk.
Potential Impact
Any program using reqcrypt version 0.1.0 is vulnerable to remote code execution through attacker-controlled HTTP responses. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Python code within the context of the calling process, potentially leading to full system compromise or data theft.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately stop using reqcrypt version 0.1.0 and remove it from their environments. Avoid using this package until a trustworthy, clean version is released or an official advisory provides remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14133
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a84fa65c6e8be0332ef1301
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 00:35:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 00:51:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 02:30:00 UTC
Views: 5
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