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LiteLLM hit by second backdoor in 7 months, exposing users to credential theft

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The open-source Python library LiteLLM experienced a significant security incident where a malicious version of its package was distributed via the Python Package Index (PyPI). This compromised version, litellm==1.107.0, contained a credential stealer that could execute simply by starting any Python process on an affected machine, not requiring direct import of the library. The malicious code was available for over an hour, and subsequent activity from Railway's systems suggests a broader impact. LiteLLM has attributed the vulnerability to a logging proxy, though the exact vector is under investigation. AI

IMPACT Compromised AI development tools could lead to widespread credential theft and further supply chain attacks.

RANK_REASON Security incident involving a third-party library used by AI tools.

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LiteLLM hit by second backdoor in 7 months, exposing users to credential theft

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Matt Busel ·

    LiteLLM got backdoored again. Check if it took your keys in 5 min

    <p><em>Originally published at <a href="https://tensorust.com/articles/litellm-supply-chain-attack/" rel="noopener noreferrer">tensorust.com</a>.</em></p> <p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> You can find out in 5 minutes whether today's LiteLLM backdoor (or Railway's leak) touched your ma…

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