reqnest (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects reqnestSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove reqnest and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 02:21 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-18743
What to do
Remove reqnest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIreqnest | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The PyPI package 'reqnest' version 0.1.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates sensitive Telegram files to a remote location upon import. This package is identified as a typosquatting attempt with clear malicious intent targeting Telegram data.