Malicious code in trongriden (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'trongriden' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration. It appears related to the cryptocurrency Tron (TRX) and is part of a campaign involving repeated uploads of similar malicious packages that mimic legitimate library readmes. There are no known exploitations in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'trongriden' package on PyPI, specifically version 0.0.1, is classified as a malicious package intended for private key exfiltration, likely targeting cryptocurrency users. The package is linked to a campaign named '2025-04-tronix' and is noted for cloning readme files from legitimate libraries to appear trustworthy. This campaign involves multiple similar packages being repeatedly uploaded to PyPI. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
If installed, the malicious package could exfiltrate private keys, potentially compromising cryptocurrency wallets or other sensitive cryptographic assets. This poses a direct threat to confidentiality and asset security for users who unknowingly install this package. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should avoid installing the 'trongriden' package version 0.0.1 from PyPI. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, the best mitigation is to remove any installations of this package and verify dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included. Monitor PyPI for similar malicious uploads and rely on trusted sources for package installation.
Malicious code in trongriden (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'trongriden' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration. It appears related to the cryptocurrency Tron (TRX) and is part of a campaign involving repeated uploads of similar malicious packages that mimic legitimate library readmes. There are no known exploitations in the wild at this time.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'trongriden' package on PyPI, specifically version 0.0.1, is classified as a malicious package intended for private key exfiltration, likely targeting cryptocurrency users. The package is linked to a campaign named '2025-04-tronix' and is noted for cloning readme files from legitimate libraries to appear trustworthy. This campaign involves multiple similar packages being repeatedly uploaded to PyPI. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
If installed, the malicious package could exfiltrate private keys, potentially compromising cryptocurrency wallets or other sensitive cryptographic assets. This poses a direct threat to confidentiality and asset security for users who unknowingly install this package. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should avoid installing the 'trongriden' package version 0.0.1 from PyPI. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, the best mitigation is to remove any installations of this package and verify dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included. Monitor PyPI for similar malicious uploads and rely on trusted sources for package installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11429
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6fb62dbf32cb7a346e72da
Added to database: 08/02/2026, 21:27:09 UTC
Last enriched: 08/02/2026, 21:29:36 UTC
Last updated: 08/03/2026, 00:40:15 UTC
Views: 4
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