Merger (NuGet) · Malicious Code
Affects MergerSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove Merger and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 20 Jul 2026, 20:14 UTC
Malicious package
Published to NuGet · OSV MAL-2024-4542
What to do
Remove Merger from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
NuGetMergerpkg:nuget/MergerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The Merger package on NuGet contains malicious code in multiple specific versions. This threat involves the presence of intentionally harmful code within the package versions listed, which could compromise systems that incorporate these versions. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.