Malicious code in dnlib.net (NuGet)
Multiple versions of the dnlib.net package distributed via NuGet contain malicious code. This issue affects specific versions ranging from 4.2.8 through 4.4.2, including many intermediate releases. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The dnlib.net NuGet package versions 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.3.0 through 4.3.8, and 4.4.0 through 4.4.2 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and reported under MAL-2024-4472. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the source data. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who have integrated any of the affected dnlib.net versions into their software supply chain risk introducing malicious code into their environments. This could lead to compromise depending on the nature of the malicious code, though specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or guidance is provided, users should avoid using the affected versions listed and consider removing or replacing the dnlib.net package from their projects. Monitoring official sources for updates is recommended.
Malicious code in dnlib.net (NuGet)
Description
Multiple versions of the dnlib.net package distributed via NuGet contain malicious code. This issue affects specific versions ranging from 4.2.8 through 4.4.2, including many intermediate releases. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The dnlib.net NuGet package versions 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.3.0 through 4.3.8, and 4.4.0 through 4.4.2 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and reported under MAL-2024-4472. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the source data. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who have integrated any of the affected dnlib.net versions into their software supply chain risk introducing malicious code into their environments. This could lead to compromise depending on the nature of the malicious code, though specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or guidance is provided, users should avoid using the affected versions listed and consider removing or replacing the dnlib.net package from their projects. Monitoring official sources for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-4472
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7v7j-m4jw-rp28"]
- Ecosystems
- ["NuGet"]
Threat ID: 6a5e7a622a4a8d59899ddf70
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:43:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:37:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 08:40:59 UTC
Views: 12
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