starlette-healthchecks (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects starlette-healthchecksSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove starlette-healthchecks and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:20 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-16356
What to do
Remove starlette-healthchecks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIstarlette-healthchecks | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The starlette-healthchecks package on PyPI is identified as a malicious typosquatting attempt. It offers minimal legitimate functionality but primarily performs telemetry calls, indicating malicious intent. A similar package named starlette-healthcheck was recently removed from PyPI. This campaign is categorized as malicious due to its intent to deceive users and potentially collect unauthorized data.