reqparser (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects reqparserSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove reqparser and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 14:06 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-17181
What to do
Remove reqparser 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIreqparser | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The 'reqparser' package on PyPI versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 is identified as malicious software. It acts as an infostealer that exfiltrates data from cryptocurrency wallets and web browsers, establishes persistence, installs additional malware, and includes keylogging functionality. The package also detects sandbox environments to evade analysis.