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Malicious code in sharpdefender (NuGet)

0
High
Published: 03/28/2025 (03/28/2025, 13:06:43 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: sharpdefender

Description

The sharpdefender package version 1.0.0 on NuGet has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the NuGet ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.

Affected software

sharpdefender
pkg:nuget/sharpdefender
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/20/2026, 19:55:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

The sharpdefender NuGet package version 1.0.0 is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and recorded under MAL-2025-2924. This represents a supply chain compromise where the package itself is harmful. No further technical details or vulnerability specifics are provided beyond the classification as a malicious package. No official patch or fix is documented, and no active exploitation has been confirmed.

Potential Impact

Use of the sharpdefender package version 1.0.0 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising the security and integrity of software that includes this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using sharpdefender version 1.0.0 and remove it from their projects if present. Monitor official advisories for updates or replacement packages. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a trusted alternative is recommended.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2025-2924
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-92hr-27rq-mg9m"]
Ecosystems
["NuGet"]

Threat ID: 6a5e79fd2a4a8d59899d634d

Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:49 UTC

Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:55:01 UTC

Last updated: 09/07/2026, 08:27:18 UTC

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