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Malicious code in youreallydontwantthispackage2131 (PyPI)

Malicious package youreallydontwantthispackage2131 version 1.0.1 published to PyPI with code designed to exfiltrate GCP tokens. The OpenSSF Package Analysis project and security researcher kam193 identified the package communicating with malicious domains and executing suspicious commands.

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Low to moderate; package name suggests intentional obscurity and limited adoption.
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PyPI
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Affected entities
  • youreallydontwantthispackage2131 · 1.0.1

The package youreallydontwantthispackage2131 version 1.0.1 was published to PyPI containing malicious code. Upon installation, the package attempts to exfiltrate Google Cloud Platform (GCP) authentication tokens from the host system.

Security researcher kam193 identified the malicious behavior and classified it as likely a penetration test or security research exercise, given the use of random naming conventions and targeting of specific accounts. The package is associated with campaign 2024-10-gal32fjdsbf89hnd-gcp-token.

The OpenSSF Package Analysis project independently confirmed the malicious nature of the package, noting that it communicates with domains associated with malicious activity and executes commands consistent with malicious behavior. The package has been flagged in the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-10241).

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • youreallydontwantthispackage2131

Remediation

  • Remove youreallydontwantthispackage2131 from all environments immediately
  • Audit pip package installations for presence of youreallydontwantthispackage2131 version 1.0.1
  • If installed, assume GCP credentials may be compromised; rotate all GCP service account keys and tokens
  • Review GCP audit logs for unauthorized access or API calls following the installation window
  • Implement package allow-listing or dependency scanning to prevent installation of suspicious packages with obfuscated names

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-gp6c-rjvj-fj3v · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malicious code in youreallydontwantthispackage2131 (PyPI)." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed October 21, 2024; last updated July 21, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malicious-code-in-youreallydontwantthispackage2131-pypi-97bqgo

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