MAL-2026-603 Malicious code in mcp-pdftool-plus (PyPI)
Malicious package
Published
MAL-2026-603 is a malicious package: mcp-pdftool-plus (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-2026-603/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-603/index.md)
- Package
- mcp-pdftool-plus
- Registry
- PyPI
What is MAL-2026-603?
MAL-2026-603 is a malicious package in mcp-pdftool-plus, published on 29 Jan 2026.
Official description
When using the library, the hidden code starts a reverse shell
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-01-mcp-pdftool-plus
Reasons (based on the campaign):
The package contains code to create a reverse shell, allowing an attacker to execute any commands on the victim's machine.
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What should I do about MAL-2026-603?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.