Malicious code in voxcpmkit (PyPI)
The voxcpmkit package on PyPI is a malicious package that impersonates legitimate activity but actually deploys a cryptocurrency miner. It is identified as part of a campaign with clear malicious intent, specifically cryptomining. The affected version is 0.1.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The voxcpmkit package version 0.1.0 on PyPI is a malicious package that masquerades as legitimate software but instead installs and runs a coin miner. This behavior classifies it as malware with cryptomining functionality. There are no known exploits in the wild beyond the package itself, and no CVSS score is assigned. The campaign associated with this package is identified as 2026-10-voxeval.
Potential Impact
Users who install voxcpmkit version 0.1.0 risk unauthorized use of their system resources for cryptocurrency mining, which can degrade system performance and increase energy consumption. There is no indication of data theft or other malicious activities beyond cryptomining.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the voxcpmkit package version 0.1.0 from PyPI. Remove the package if already installed. Since this is a malicious package impersonating legitimate software, rely on trusted sources and verify package authenticity before installation. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Malicious code in voxcpmkit (PyPI)
Description
The voxcpmkit package on PyPI is a malicious package that impersonates legitimate activity but actually deploys a cryptocurrency miner. It is identified as part of a campaign with clear malicious intent, specifically cryptomining. The affected version is 0.1.0.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The voxcpmkit package version 0.1.0 on PyPI is a malicious package that masquerades as legitimate software but instead installs and runs a coin miner. This behavior classifies it as malware with cryptomining functionality. There are no known exploits in the wild beyond the package itself, and no CVSS score is assigned. The campaign associated with this package is identified as 2026-10-voxeval.
Potential Impact
Users who install voxcpmkit version 0.1.0 risk unauthorized use of their system resources for cryptocurrency mining, which can degrade system performance and increase energy consumption. There is no indication of data theft or other malicious activities beyond cryptomining.
Defensive Guidance
Avoid installing the voxcpmkit package version 0.1.0 from PyPI. Remove the package if already installed. Since this is a malicious package impersonating legitimate software, rely on trusted sources and verify package authenticity before installation. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-17466
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6ac13969a43b0b3b89d5fbc0
Added to database: 10/03/2026, 17:20:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/03/2026, 17:24:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 02:05:22 UTC
Views: 8
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