xforpy (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects xforpySource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove xforpy and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 9 Jul 2026, 10:03 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-5332
What to do
Remove xforpy from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIxforpy | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The xforpy package on PyPI versions 0.0.1 through 0.0.4 contains malicious code that initiates a reverse shell upon import. This behavior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's machine. The package is classified as malicious with clear intent to compromise systems. No official patch or remediation is currently documented.