args-python

GHSA-fq4q-74pv-6x5r

Malicious code in args-python (PyPI)

Details

**Severity:** Critical

**Affected versions:** `= 12.4.5`

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Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/49d0cfba3689ed9b195d101d3a2a964c6a77f767/osv/malicious/pypi/args-python/MAL-2024-4775.json))

**References:**
- https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/49d0cfba3689ed9b195d101d3a2a964c6a77f767/osv/malicious/pypi/args-python/MAL-2024-4775.json
- https://medium.com/checkmarx-security/pypi-on-hold-suspends-new-users-and-projects-creations-due-to-a-high-volume-of-malicious-activity-7ff09cd25f3e
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-ARGSPYTHON-5591088
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fq4q-74pv-6x5r

Compromised versions (1)

= 12.4.5

Any computer that installed or ran a compromised version should be considered fully compromised. Rotate every secret on that machine from a clean environment.