# MAL-2026-2272: Malicious code in solana-api (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `solana-api` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 27 Mar 2026

## What is MAL-2026-2272?

MAL-2026-2272 is a malicious package in solana-api, published on 27 Mar 2026. 

### Official description

Clones of legitimate libraries with malicious modifications intended to download malicious remote code. The remote script allows executing arbitrary files through a Telegram as C2 channel. The package installs a generic entry point triggering malicious action.

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

Campaign: 2026-03-pipipipi

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - clones-real-package

 - rat

 - Downloads and executes a remote malicious script.

 - typosquatting

## What should I do about MAL-2026-2272?

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-2026-2272 is a malicious package: solana-api (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-2026-2272/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2272/index.md)
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## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-2272

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2272/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.