MAL-2026-16142Critical▾ Abyssal⚠ Exploited in the wildMalicious code in python-fork (PyPI)
▾ Abyssal zone — Critical with a public exploit or in-the-wild use
impact 52.3 · likelihood 0 · exploitation 18
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Importing the module starts a fork bomb, what can lead to destabilizing the system.
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-09-python-fork
Reasons (based on the campaign):
python-forkRefer to the advisory for the patched release.