Malicious code in PrivacyGate.net (NuGet)
The PrivacyGate.net NuGet package versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 have 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 when integrated into software projects. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The NuGet packages PrivacyGate.net versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 are flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GCVE database under MAL-2024-4617. This indicates the presence of harmful code within these package versions, posing a risk to any software that incorporates them. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Using the affected versions of PrivacyGate.net (2.0.0 and 2.0.1) may introduce malicious code into dependent software projects, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the malicious payload. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are documented, and no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using PrivacyGate.net versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 and remove them from their projects if present. Monitor official sources for updates or advisories regarding this malicious package. Since this is a supply chain threat, verifying package integrity and sourcing from trusted repositories is recommended.
Malicious code in PrivacyGate.net (NuGet)
Description
The PrivacyGate.net NuGet package versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 have 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 when integrated into software projects. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. 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 NuGet packages PrivacyGate.net versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 are flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GCVE database under MAL-2024-4617. This indicates the presence of harmful code within these package versions, posing a risk to any software that incorporates them. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Using the affected versions of PrivacyGate.net (2.0.0 and 2.0.1) may introduce malicious code into dependent software projects, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the malicious payload. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are documented, and no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using PrivacyGate.net versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 and remove them from their projects if present. Monitor official sources for updates or advisories regarding this malicious package. Since this is a supply chain threat, verifying package integrity and sourcing from trusted repositories is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-4617
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v4m3-75h2-pqrp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["NuGet"]
Threat ID: 6a5e7a002a4a8d59899d8733
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:52 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:07:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 08:22:15 UTC
Views: 22
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