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Malicious code in zorosnitro (PyPI)

Malicious code was discovered in the zorosnitro package on PyPI. The package contained intentional malicious functionality and has been flagged by the OpenSSF malicious packages database.

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Last updated
Blast radius
Unknown; depends on adoption of affected versions
Ecosystems
PyPI
Attack vectors
Compromised package
Affected entities
  • zorosnitro

The zorosnitro package published on PyPI was found to contain malicious code. The discovery was credited to the OpenSSF's malicious packages project, which maintains a database of known malicious packages in open-source ecosystems.\n\nThe malicious package was cataloged under identifier MAL-2024-6259 in the OpenSSF's malicious packages repository. This indicates the package was intentionally crafted to include harmful functionality rather than being a legitimate project that was compromised.\n\nUsers who installed zorosnitro from PyPI should remove the package and verify their systems for any unauthorized activity.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • zorosnitro

Remediation

  • Remove zorosnitro from all affected systems immediately
  • Audit systems that installed zorosnitro for signs of compromise or unauthorized access
  • Review package dependencies to identify any reliance on zorosnitro
  • Monitor PyPI and security advisories for updates on related malicious packages

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-jpmj-f7xf-x79g · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malicious code in zorosnitro (PyPI)." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 21, 2026; last updated July 21, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malicious-code-in-zorosnitro-pypi-h8jbg8

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