Malicious code in telegramlite (PyPI)
The telegramlite package on PyPI versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 contains malicious code that exfiltrates data from the Telegram application to a remote location. This behavior effectively collects Telegram sessions, posing a direct threat to user privacy and security. No install-time or runtime suspicious behaviors were initially detected by automated tools, but manual analysis confirmed the data exfiltration. This package is categorized as malicious with clear intent to steal information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The telegramlite PyPI package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 have been identified as malicious due to embedded code that exfiltrates Telegram application data to an external destination. While automated scanning did not detect typical malware behaviors such as credential theft or backdoors, manual review confirmed the package's intent to collect and transmit Telegram session data. This constitutes an information-stealing campaign targeting Telegram users through a deceptive package name resembling legitimate Telegram client libraries.
Potential Impact
Users installing telegramlite versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.1 risk having their Telegram session data exfiltrated to a remote attacker. This compromises user privacy and security by potentially allowing unauthorized access to Telegram accounts or sensitive information contained within sessions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for telegramlite. Users should immediately uninstall versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 of telegramlite and avoid installing this package. Verify the authenticity of Telegram-related packages before installation and prefer official or well-vetted clients. Monitor for vendor advisories for any future updates or fixes.
Malicious code in telegramlite (PyPI)
Description
The telegramlite package on PyPI versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 contains malicious code that exfiltrates data from the Telegram application to a remote location. This behavior effectively collects Telegram sessions, posing a direct threat to user privacy and security. No install-time or runtime suspicious behaviors were initially detected by automated tools, but manual analysis confirmed the data exfiltration. This package is categorized as malicious with clear intent to steal information.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The telegramlite PyPI package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 have been identified as malicious due to embedded code that exfiltrates Telegram application data to an external destination. While automated scanning did not detect typical malware behaviors such as credential theft or backdoors, manual review confirmed the package's intent to collect and transmit Telegram session data. This constitutes an information-stealing campaign targeting Telegram users through a deceptive package name resembling legitimate Telegram client libraries.
Potential Impact
Users installing telegramlite versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.1 risk having their Telegram session data exfiltrated to a remote attacker. This compromises user privacy and security by potentially allowing unauthorized access to Telegram accounts or sensitive information contained within sessions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for telegramlite. Users should immediately uninstall versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 of telegramlite and avoid installing this package. Verify the authenticity of Telegram-related packages before installation and prefer official or well-vetted clients. Monitor for vendor advisories for any future updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5531
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a50ba8f68715ace435821d7
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:25:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 10:07:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 13:53:34 UTC
Views: 13
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