# MAL-2026-2084: Malicious code in license-utils-kit (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `license-utils-kit` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 23 Mar 2026

## What is MAL-2026-2084?

MAL-2026-2084 is a malicious package in license-utils-kit, published on 23 Mar 2026. 

### Official description

Malicious clone of legitimate "license" package. When using the find_by_key function, the malicious code from strongly obfuscated files is loaded. It then at least collects data from cryptowallets and password managers and exfiltrate them to a hardcoded remote location.

Prior version 0.1b2, the malicious code was hosted externally and downloaded when triggered.

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

Campaign: 2026-03-license-utils-kit

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - infostealer

 - obfuscation

 - crypto-related

 - action-hidden-in-lib-usage

 - exfiltration-credentials

 - clones-real-package

## What should I do about MAL-2026-2084?

Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
MAL-2026-2084 is a malicious package: license-utils-kit (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-2026-2084/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2084/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-2084

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2084/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.