MAL-2026-6959: Malicious code in proton_pfff (crates.io)
The 'proton-pfff' package version 99.99.5 on crates.io has been identified as malicious. It communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with harmful behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'proton-pfff' version 99.99.5 as malicious due to its communication with domains tied to malicious activity and execution of commands indicative of malicious intent. This package is distributed via crates.io and is considered a supply chain threat. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability metrics are provided, and no vendor advisory or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of 'proton-pfff' version 99.99.5 may result in execution of malicious commands and communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact depends on the commands executed and the nature of the external communication, but it represents a direct security risk due to its malicious behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is available. Users should avoid using 'proton-pfff' version 99.99.5 and remove it from their projects if present. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or crates.io for any official advisories or removals.
MAL-2026-6959: Malicious code in proton_pfff (crates.io)
Description
The 'proton-pfff' package version 99.99.5 on crates.io has been identified as malicious. It communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with harmful behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'proton-pfff' version 99.99.5 as malicious due to its communication with domains tied to malicious activity and execution of commands indicative of malicious intent. This package is distributed via crates.io and is considered a supply chain threat. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability metrics are provided, and no vendor advisory or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of 'proton-pfff' version 99.99.5 may result in execution of malicious commands and communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact depends on the commands executed and the nature of the external communication, but it represents a direct security risk due to its malicious behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is available. Users should avoid using 'proton-pfff' version 99.99.5 and remove it from their projects if present. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or crates.io for any official advisories or removals.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6959
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["crates.io"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4ee0c9d9e3dbe3289237
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:36 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:35:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:35:59 UTC
Views: 2
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