durabletask: TeamPCP's Latest PyPi Compromise
Malicious versions of the PyPI package durabletask were published, attributed to the TeamPCP threat actor. The attack matches known TeamPCP tactics used in prior supply chain compromises.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Unknown scope; PyPI package with potential wide reach depending on adoption.
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Threat actor
- Affected entities
- durabletaskPyPI package compromised with malicious versions
TeamPCP, a known supply chain threat actor, compromised the durabletask package on PyPI by publishing malicious versions. The incident was reported by Wiz and follows established patterns from prior TeamPCP campaigns targeting package repositories.\n\nThe specific malicious versions and payload details are not disclosed in the summary provided. However, the attack matches recognized TeamPCP operational tactics in previous supply chain incidents.\n\nDownstream users who installed the compromised versions of durabletask are at risk. The full scope of impact and specific versions affected require examination of the full Wiz report."
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- durabletask
Remediation
- Immediately audit all systems for installation of durabletask and identify affected versions
- Remove or upgrade durabletask to a known clean version from PyPI
- Review package dependencies and supply chain for similar compromises
- Enable package integrity verification and monitor PyPI for malicious uploads
- Implement runtime detection for indicators of compromise from malicious durabletask execution
Sources
Cite this entry
"durabletask: TeamPCP's Latest PyPi Compromise." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed May 19, 2026; last updated June 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/durabletask-teampcp-s-latest-pypi-compromise-84w43k
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