Malicious code in torch-musa (PyPI)
The torch-musa package on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic host information such as IP address and username during installation or import. The package overrides the install command in setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The torch-musa PyPI package versions 0.0.0 and 1.0.0 include malicious code that executes during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects and sends basic system information, including IP address and username, to an external party. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is primarily designed for data exfiltration with limited risk. There are no known exploits in the wild and no CVSS score assigned.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing the affected torch-musa package versions results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic system information such as IP address and username. This compromises host privacy and may aid further reconnaissance but does not directly indicate more severe impacts like remote code execution or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or importing the torch-musa package versions 0.0.0 and 1.0.0 from PyPI. Verify package authenticity before installation and consider using trusted sources or package signing mechanisms. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or PyPI for any remediation announcements.
Malicious code in torch-musa (PyPI)
Description
The torch-musa package on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates basic host information such as IP address and username during installation or import. The package overrides the install command in setup.py to execute this malicious behavior. It serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The torch-musa PyPI package versions 0.0.0 and 1.0.0 include malicious code that executes during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects and sends basic system information, including IP address and username, to an external party. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and is primarily designed for data exfiltration with limited risk. There are no known exploits in the wild and no CVSS score assigned.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing the affected torch-musa package versions results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic system information such as IP address and username. This compromises host privacy and may aid further reconnaissance but does not directly indicate more severe impacts like remote code execution or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or importing the torch-musa package versions 0.0.0 and 1.0.0 from PyPI. Verify package authenticity before installation and consider using trusted sources or package signing mechanisms. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or PyPI for any remediation announcements.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10993
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a61512c9c2644c7f8da707a
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 00:02:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 00:44:03 UTC
Views: 3
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