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Malicious code in scrambleeer (PyPI)

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Critical
Published: 08/21/2026 (08/21/2026, 09:31:52 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: scrambleeer

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (7eb0e96b324df04d5ecaf0739dec60dcb2367a26def0e713519c51e24ee790df) The package advertises a numeric shuffle utility but its sole public function scrambleeer() opens a TCP socket to bax.h4x.tv on port 6363, dup2's the socket over stdin/stdout/stderr, and spawns /bin/bash via pty. Invoking the documented API therefore hands an interactive shell on the caller's host to the operator of bax.h4x.tv. The payload is compressed onto a single semicolon-separated line inside an otherwise innocuous shuffle routine, concealing the backdoor from casual review. ## Source: kam193 (52d5b1e99e57b038247cf3b7f86a7514e75275a095ca3f3cf044d80cbe999472) When using the provided library, the code starts a reverse shell to a hardcoded location. --- Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers. Campaign: 2026-08-scrambleeer Reasons (based on the campaign): - The package contains code to create a reverse shell, allowing an attacker to execute any commands on the victim's machine. - action-hidden-in-lib-usage

Affected software

PyPIghsa
scrambleeer
Affected versions
=0.1.0=0.1.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/21/2026, 14:36:52 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'scrambleeer' Python package, specifically versions 0.1.0 and 0.1.1, includes embedded malicious code that establishes a reverse shell connection to a predetermined external server. This behavior enables remote attackers to gain command execution capabilities on systems where the package is installed and used. The malicious intent is clear, as the package's functionality is designed to covertly provide unauthorized access to the victim's environment.

Potential Impact

Successful use of this package results in remote code execution via a reverse shell, allowing attackers full control over the affected system. This can lead to data theft, system compromise, and further malicious activities.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately uninstall the 'scrambleeer' package versions 0.1.0 and 0.1.1 and avoid installing or using this package. Monitor systems for any signs of compromise if these versions were used.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14350
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["PyPI"]

Threat ID: 6a885f27acd9273b493f8145

Added to database: 08/21/2026, 14:22:31 UTC

Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 14:36:52 UTC

Last updated: 10/04/2026, 03:27:20 UTC

Views: 44

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