Malicious dropper in mistralai 2.4.6 PyPI package — GHSA-WX9M-WX4F-4CMG

Summary

The `mistralai` PyPI package version `2.4.6` contains a malicious dropper that executes on import on Linux. No `v2.4.6` tag, commit, or release workflow run exists in this repository, the legitimate latest version before the upload was `2.4.5`, and the upload bypassed this repository's normal release pipeline (which uses PyPI Trusted Publishing). The `mistralai` PyPI project is currently quarantined. ## Affected -…

Product

pip: mistralai

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source

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