Malicious code in voxcpmui3 (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'voxcpmui3' version 0.1.0 is identified as malicious software that masquerades as legitimate activity but actually deploys a cryptocurrency miner. This package is part of a campaign with clear malicious intent, specifically cryptomining.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'voxcpmui3' package on PyPI, version 0.1.0, is a malicious package that pretends to perform legitimate functions but instead installs and runs a coin miner. It is categorized under a malicious campaign labeled '2026-10-voxeval' and is intended to illicitly mine cryptocurrency on compromised systems. There are no known exploits in the wild beyond the package itself, and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Systems that install the 'voxcpmui3' package version 0.1.0 may have unauthorized cryptocurrency mining software deployed, which can degrade system performance, increase power consumption, and potentially lead to further compromise depending on the miner's capabilities. The malicious activity is covert and may lead to resource exhaustion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the 'voxcpmui3' package version 0.1.0 from PyPI. Remove the package if already installed and scan affected systems for unauthorized mining processes. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not use or to uninstall this malicious package.
Malicious code in voxcpmui3 (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'voxcpmui3' version 0.1.0 is identified as malicious software that masquerades as legitimate activity but actually deploys a cryptocurrency miner. This package is part of a campaign with clear malicious intent, specifically cryptomining.
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Technical Analysis
The 'voxcpmui3' package on PyPI, version 0.1.0, is a malicious package that pretends to perform legitimate functions but instead installs and runs a coin miner. It is categorized under a malicious campaign labeled '2026-10-voxeval' and is intended to illicitly mine cryptocurrency on compromised systems. There are no known exploits in the wild beyond the package itself, and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Systems that install the 'voxcpmui3' package version 0.1.0 may have unauthorized cryptocurrency mining software deployed, which can degrade system performance, increase power consumption, and potentially lead to further compromise depending on the miner's capabilities. The malicious activity is covert and may lead to resource exhaustion.
Defensive Guidance
Avoid installing the 'voxcpmui3' package version 0.1.0 from PyPI. Remove the package if already installed and scan affected systems for unauthorized mining processes. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not use or to uninstall this malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-17464
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6ac13969a43b0b3b89d5fbc4
Added to database: 10/03/2026, 17:20:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/03/2026, 17:25:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 02:09:41 UTC
Views: 6
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