# MAL-2026-2120: Malicious code in logutilkit (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `logutilkit` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 23 Mar 2026

## What is MAL-2026-2120?

MAL-2026-2120 is a malicious package in logutilkit, published on 23 Mar 2026. 

### Official description

Malicious clone of a legitimate package. When using it, the code attempts to download and execute remote code. In on of the incarnations, the malicious code was embeded in the strongly obfuscated file, which at least collected data from cryptowallets and password managers and exfiltrated them to a hardcoded remote location.

The downloaded next stage varies depending on the running platform. On Windows, it's extream obfuscated script. On Linux and MacOS they are binaries, named "systemd-resolved" and "com.apple.systemevents" with clear signs of stealing browsers and cryptocurrency data.

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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-2026-2120?

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-2026-2120 is a malicious package: logutilkit (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-2026-2120/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2120/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-2120

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2120/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.