Malicious code in tallyboxlite (PyPI)
Description
The tallyboxlite package on PyPI version 1.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic host information such as IP address and username upon installation or import. The package overrides the install command in setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It has no legitimate functionality beyond this data exfiltration.
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Technical Analysis
The tallyboxlite PyPI package version 1.0 is a malicious package that executes code during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects basic system information, including IP address and username, and exfiltrates it. The package serves no other purpose and is categorized as a low-harm potential pentest-like malicious package.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing tallyboxlite version 1.0 results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic system information such as IP address and username. This compromises host privacy and may aid attackers in reconnaissance but does not indicate further exploitation or system compromise based on available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or importing the tallyboxlite package version 1.0 from PyPI. Since no patch or remediation is provided, users should remove the package if installed and verify no unauthorized data exfiltration occurred. Use trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-15809
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6a96f2fbacd9273b49e483d5
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:44:59 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 15:23:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 07:22:09 UTC
Views: 36
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