Malicious code in Kucoin.Net.Core (NuGet)
The NuGet package Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised to potentially perform unauthorized or harmful actions. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 is flagged as a malicious package in the NuGet ecosystem according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-4524). This indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems using it. The threat is cataloged under GHSA-88gw-gv79-f85c but lacks detailed vulnerability or exploit descriptions. No patch or fix information is currently available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package, potentially compromising the security and integrity of applications that depend on it. Specific impacts are not detailed, but supply chain malware can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been published. Users should immediately cease using Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 and remove it from their projects. Monitor official advisories from the package maintainers or NuGet for updates or replacement versions. Consider auditing dependencies for other malicious packages.
Malicious code in Kucoin.Net.Core (NuGet)
Description
The NuGet package Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised to potentially perform unauthorized or harmful actions. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 is flagged as a malicious package in the NuGet ecosystem according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-4524). This indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems using it. The threat is cataloged under GHSA-88gw-gv79-f85c but lacks detailed vulnerability or exploit descriptions. No patch or fix information is currently available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package, potentially compromising the security and integrity of applications that depend on it. Specific impacts are not detailed, but supply chain malware can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been published. Users should immediately cease using Kucoin.Net.Core version 5.0.3 and remove it from their projects. Monitor official advisories from the package maintainers or NuGet for updates or replacement versions. Consider auditing dependencies for other malicious packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-4524
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-88gw-gv79-f85c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["NuGet"]
Threat ID: 6a5e7a622a4a8d59899ddef4
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:43:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:34:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 08:34:11 UTC
Views: 9
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