# MAL-2026-2430: Malicious code in k8s-node-health (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `k8s-node-health` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 2 Apr 2026

## What is MAL-2026-2430?

MAL-2026-2430 is a malicious package in k8s-node-health, published on 2 Apr 2026. 

### Official description

During import, the code download and starts remote executable that later connects to a C2 server, likely establishing a reverse tunnel. After executing the remote binary, the code performs covering-tracks actions by removing the binary from disk, and - depending on version - modifying the package code. The dropper code is either a Python script, or a compiled binary with obfuscated location of the remote binary and config for it.

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

Campaign: 2026-03-kube-health-tools

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - Downloads and executes a remote executable.

 - backdoor

 - obfuscation

 - covering-tracks

## What should I do about MAL-2026-2430?

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-2026-2430 is a malicious package: k8s-node-health (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-2026-2430/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2430/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-2430

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-2430/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.