MAL-2026-2118 Malicious code in hash-utils-py (PyPI)
Malicious package
Published
MAL-2026-2118 is a malicious package: hash-utils-py (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-2026-2118/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2118/index.md)
- Package
- hash-utils-py
- Registry
- PyPI
What is MAL-2026-2118?
MAL-2026-2118 is a malicious package in hash-utils-py, published on 23 Mar 2026.
Official description
During importing the module, the code attempts to exfiltrate sensitive Telegram's client session files.
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-03-hash-utils-py
Reasons (based on the campaign):
- exfiltration-credentials
What should I do about MAL-2026-2118?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.