spellcheckerpy (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects spellcheckerpySource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove spellcheckerpy and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 10:29 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-375
What to do
Remove spellcheckerpy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIspellcheckerpy | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The spellcheckerpy package on PyPI contains malicious code in versions 1.0.0, 1.1.0, and 1.3.0. This code executes upon importing or using the library, downloads additional malicious scripts, and runs a background process that connects periodically to a remote host to receive further commands. The package was uploaded with clear malicious intent, including obfuscation and remote command execution capabilities.