Malicious code in requests-cache-utils (PyPI)
The requests-cache-utils package version 1.0.0 on PyPI contains malicious code that executes during installation. This code downloads and runs an infostealer designed to exfiltrate browser data. The package overrides the standard install command to perform these malicious actions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The requests-cache-utils PyPI package version 1.0.0 is a malicious package that overrides the setup.py install command to execute code during installation. This code downloads and executes a remote infostealer malware that targets browser data for exfiltration. This behavior classifies the package as a malicious campaign rather than a typical vulnerability in legitimate software.
Potential Impact
Users who install or import the requests-cache-utils package version 1.0.0 risk executing malware that steals sensitive browser information. This can lead to data theft and compromise of user credentials or other private data stored in browsers.
Mitigation Recommendations
Do not install or use the requests-cache-utils package version 1.0.0. Remove any installations of this package immediately. Since this is a malicious package, no official patch or fix exists. Users should rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Malicious code in requests-cache-utils (PyPI)
Description
The requests-cache-utils package version 1.0.0 on PyPI contains malicious code that executes during installation. This code downloads and runs an infostealer designed to exfiltrate browser data. The package overrides the standard install command to perform these malicious actions.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The requests-cache-utils PyPI package version 1.0.0 is a malicious package that overrides the setup.py install command to execute code during installation. This code downloads and executes a remote infostealer malware that targets browser data for exfiltration. This behavior classifies the package as a malicious campaign rather than a typical vulnerability in legitimate software.
Potential Impact
Users who install or import the requests-cache-utils package version 1.0.0 risk executing malware that steals sensitive browser information. This can lead to data theft and compromise of user credentials or other private data stored in browsers.
Defensive Guidance
Do not install or use the requests-cache-utils package version 1.0.0. Remove any installations of this package immediately. Since this is a malicious package, no official patch or fix exists. Users should rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-17191
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6ab89bd1f7a7c54106941fba
Added to database: 09/27/2026, 04:30:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/27/2026, 04:38:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 15:39:38 UTC
Views: 25
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