security_hacks (NuGet) · Malicious Code
Affects security_hacksSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove security_hacks and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 20 Jul 2026, 19:53 UTC
Malicious package
Published to NuGet · OSV MAL-2026-7450
What to do
Remove security_hacks 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 |
|---|---|---|
NuGetsecurity_hackspkg:nuget/security_hacksOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The NuGet package 'security_hacks' version 9999.0.0 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and listed in the GHSA malware database. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior or exploitation methods are provided.