Malicious code in trtllm-subdir-test (PyPI)
The trtllm-subdir-test package on PyPI 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 serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration and is categorized as a low-harm risk pentest-like package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The trtllm-subdir-test PyPI package includes malicious code that activates during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects and exfiltrates basic system information, including IP address and username, without user consent. The package has no other functionality and is considered a malicious package designed for data exfiltration. It is classified under a generic pentest campaign with limited risk and no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing the trtllm-subdir-test package results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This compromises user privacy and could potentially aid further malicious activity. However, the risk is limited to information disclosure with no indication of broader system compromise or persistence.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. Users should avoid installing or importing the trtllm-subdir-test package. Since the malicious behavior occurs during installation, refrain from using this package entirely. Verify package authenticity and source before installation to prevent similar threats.
Malicious code in trtllm-subdir-test (PyPI)
Description
The trtllm-subdir-test package on PyPI 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 serves no legitimate purpose beyond this data exfiltration and is categorized as a low-harm risk pentest-like package.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The trtllm-subdir-test PyPI package includes malicious code that activates during installation by overriding the setup.py install command. This code collects and exfiltrates basic system information, including IP address and username, without user consent. The package has no other functionality and is considered a malicious package designed for data exfiltration. It is classified under a generic pentest campaign with limited risk and no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
Installing or importing the trtllm-subdir-test package results in unauthorized exfiltration of basic host information such as IP address and username. This compromises user privacy and could potentially aid further malicious activity. However, the risk is limited to information disclosure with no indication of broader system compromise or persistence.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. Users should avoid installing or importing the trtllm-subdir-test package. Since the malicious behavior occurs during installation, refrain from using this package entirely. Verify package authenticity and source before installation to prevent similar threats.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11426
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6e629abf32cb7a344fa0e3
Added to database: 08/01/2026, 21:18:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/01/2026, 21:26:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/02/2026, 01:52:29 UTC
Views: 3
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