PyPI on Ultralytics Supply Chain Attack: Poor CI/CD Practice...
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PyPI has addressed the Ultralytics supply chain attack where four versions of the Ultralytics package were compromised with malicious cryptocurrency mining code, emphasizing that no security flaws in PyPI itself were exploited. The attack was attributed to poor security practices in the repository's CI/CD workflows, including cache poisoning in GitHub Actions and the use of a previously compromised API token. PyPI's response refuted claims that its provenance signing was bypassed and highlighted the role of attestations and Trusted Publishers in providing visibility into the incident. As a result, PyPI is considering security improvements, such as revoking manual API tokens for Trusted Publishers and ensuring proper checks for GitHub Environment claims. These measures aim to enhance security practices among publishers and reduce the risk of future attacks.
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