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Any package from pypi can at any time run code that’s malicious. IIRC, even at install time. So installing any package, even in a python virtual environment bears the risk of arbitrary code execution - before you have a chance to inspect it. (Same for php, ruby, rust, …) Basing your security concept on that never happening is like playing whack-a-mole in hardcore mode.


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