Powerful and Pythonic XML processing library combining libxml2/libxslt with the ElementTree API. For more information about this package, visit its homepage.

Is lxml malicious or is it safe to use?

The Python package lxml has been removed from registry. It was scanned for malware, software tampering, risky behaviors, exposed secrets and known vulnerabilities. The package contains risks, and the analysis results should be reviewed before it is used. Visit the Issues and Behaviors sections of the analysis for more details.

Is lxml popular?

The Python package lxml ranks among the top 100 projects in this community. It has 3B recorded downloads. A package's popularity is not a good indicator of its safety, visit the SAFE Assessment section to see the full analysis of package deployment risk categories.

How do I secure lxml once it is in my app?

Since we can't know when or where malicious attacks will happen, we recommend tracking how lxml behaviors change over multiple software releases. By adopting differential analysis in your release process, you can detect unexpected changes to a lxml version, which can prevent advanced software supply chain attacks. Read how our technology can help prevent future attacks similar to SolarWinds and 3CX.