websetup (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects websetupSource GCVE Database
Rated by Threat Radar
Data as of 10 Sep 2026, 22:13 UTC
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIwebsetup | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should avoid installing or using this package. If already installed, remove it immediately and audit any usage of the setup.set() function to prevent data leakage. Monitor for any unexpected network traffic to Discord webhooks and block such communications if possible.
Description
The websetup package version 0.1.0 on PyPI contains malicious code that exfiltrates data. Its single function, setup.set(), sends supplied text and the contents of any specified local file to a hardcoded Discord webhook controlled by the package author. This exfiltration occurs silently when the function is called, without any indication in the README or configuration options to change the destination. No code runs on install or import, only when the API is invoked.