How severe is GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2?

GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 affects the following packages: num2words (PyPI), num2words (PyPI), num2words (PyPI). Ecosystems affected: PyPI.

How do I fix GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2?

The records we use list no patched version of num2words for GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 in my PyPI dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for num2words, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 was published on July 31, 2025 and was last updated on July 30, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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num2words subjected to phishing attack, two versions published containing malwareGHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2

GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2 is a security vulnerability in num2words. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Also known asMAL-2025-6794PYSEC-2025-72

Published

Jul 31, 2025

Updated

Jul 30, 2026

Affected

3 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Jul 30, 2026 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

3 pkgs affected

🐍num2words🐍num2words🐍num2words

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects PyPI packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The num2words project was compromised via a phishing attack and two new versions were uploaded to PyPI containing malicious code. The affected versions have been removed from PyPI, and users are advised to remove the affected versions from their environments.

Affected Packages

3 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐍PyPI	`num2words`	≥ 0.5.15	No fix
🐍PyPI	`num2words`	all versions	No fix
🐍PyPI	`num2words`	all versions	No fix

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for num2words, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of num2words for GHSA-jxr6-qrxx-2ph2. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

The `num2words` project was compromised via a phishing attack and two new versions were uploaded to PyPI containing malicious code. The affected versions have been removed from PyPI, and users are advised to remove the affected versions from their environments.

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