shellgrip (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects shellgripSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove shellgrip and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 18:07 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-18146
What to do
Remove shellgrip 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIshellgrip | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The shellgrip 0.1.0 package on PyPI is part of a malicious campaign that involves loader packages designed to execute code from remote URLs. Although the package itself does not show installer-side harm or direct malicious payloads, it facilitates the downloading and execution of remote malicious scripts. This behavior is indicative of a coordinated effort to distribute malicious code through deceptive means.