libavcodec-extra

MAL-2026-1933

Malicious code in libavcodec-extra (PyPI)

Details


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## Source: kam193 (00a68b4208fb4614b815e8a867c2155a8667b424e6457e3b72da362edbad9615)
During installation or import, the package exfiltrates basic information in a dependency confusion attempt. The user identifies themselves as a HackerOne user abusing the PyPI for the purpose of a bug bounty program.


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Category: PROBABLY_PENTEST - Packages looking like typical pentest packages, but also anything that looks like testing, exploring pre-prepared kits, research & co, with clearly low-harm possibilities.


Campaign: GENERIC-hackerone-bugbounty


Reasons (based on the campaign):


 - dependency-confusion


 - The package contains code to exfiltrate basic data from the system, like IP or username. It has a limited risk.

Compromised versions (1)

99.99.9

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