MAL-2025-4204 Malicious code in aiolitesql (PyPI)
Malicious package
Published
MAL-2025-4204 is a malicious package: aiolitesql (PyPI). Every version was published to cause harm.
Task:
1. Search this repository's dependency manifests and lockfiles for the package, including transitive dependencies.
2. If it is present, remove it, regenerate the lockfile with the project's package manager, and replace whatever it was used for.
3. List any CI runners, developer machines or containers that installed it, so their secrets can be rotated.
4. If the package is not used anywhere, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2025-4204/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2025-4204/index.md)
- Package
- aiolitesql
- Registry
- PyPI
What is MAL-2025-4204?
MAL-2025-4204 is a malicious package in aiolitesql, published on 22 Apr 2025.
Official description
Clone of aiosqlite with hidden exfiltration of selected data during "executeall" query (see L59-97)
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2025-04-aiolitesql
Reasons (based on the campaign):
clones-real-package
action-hidden-in-lib-usage
exfiltration-generic
What should I do about MAL-2025-4204?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.