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pypi · Malicious package advisory

Malware

bitcoinlib-dev

MAL-2025-3436

Malicious code in bitcoinlib-dev (PyPI)

Details


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## Source: kam193 (a198ee5e2df9c67dcbd24ed19a8fec5d462bbb3c0eb474cf00cd299e75074ef5)
It overwrites the 'clw' command from legit bitconinlib package and attempts to exfiltrate its database on the usage.

As a context, it appears to be created to lure users seeking for help with the bitconinlib package: https://github.com/1200wd/bitcoinlib/issues/455#issuecomment-2764513104


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Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.


Campaign: 2025-03-bitcoinlibdbfix


Reasons (based on the campaign):


 - files-exfiltration


 - crypto-related


 - action-hidden-in-lib-usage


 - exfiltration-crypto

Compromised versions (6)

  • 0.4.16
  • 0.4.17
  • 0.4.18
  • 0.4.19
  • 0.4.20
  • 0.4.21

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