Malicious code in Winforms (NuGet)
This threat involves malicious code found in multiple specific versions of the Winforms package distributed via NuGet. The package contains intentionally harmful code that could compromise systems using these versions. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Multiple specific versions of the Winforms NuGet package have been identified as containing malicious code. These versions are explicitly enumerated and include various 1.0.x releases as well as versions 3.56.6 and 3.56.7. The malicious code presence classifies this as a supply chain threat through a compromised or malicious package. No detailed vulnerability mechanics or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of any of the affected Winforms NuGet package versions may result in execution of malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise or unauthorized actions depending on the payload. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed here.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should avoid using the listed affected versions of the Winforms NuGet package. It is recommended to check the official NuGet repository or vendor advisories for updated, clean versions or to remove these versions from projects. Since this is a malicious package issue, replacing with a verified safe version or alternative package is advised.
Malicious code in Winforms (NuGet)
Description
This threat involves malicious code found in multiple specific versions of the Winforms package distributed via NuGet. The package contains intentionally harmful code that could compromise systems using these versions. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information available.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Multiple specific versions of the Winforms NuGet package have been identified as containing malicious code. These versions are explicitly enumerated and include various 1.0.x releases as well as versions 3.56.6 and 3.56.7. The malicious code presence classifies this as a supply chain threat through a compromised or malicious package. No detailed vulnerability mechanics or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of any of the affected Winforms NuGet package versions may result in execution of malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise or unauthorized actions depending on the payload. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed here.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should avoid using the listed affected versions of the Winforms NuGet package. It is recommended to check the official NuGet repository or vendor advisories for updated, clean versions or to remove these versions from projects. Since this is a malicious package issue, replacing with a verified safe version or alternative package is advised.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-4696
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wq82-5xjm-57wq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["NuGet"]
Threat ID: 6a5e79fe2a4a8d59899d85aa
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:59:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 08:37:56 UTC
Views: 22
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