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Malicious code in XboxGamebar (NuGet)

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High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:31:52 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: XboxGamebar

Description

A malicious code package was identified in the XboxGamebar NuGet package version 5.8.220627001. This package contains harmful code that could compromise systems using this specific version. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.

Affected software

XboxGamebar
pkg:nuget/XboxGamebar
Affected versions
=5.8.220627001

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/20/2026, 19:57:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

The XboxGamebar NuGet package version 5.8.220627001 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-4704). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the NuGet ecosystem. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.

Potential Impact

Use of the affected XboxGamebar NuGet package version 5.8.220627001 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected version (=5.8.220627001) of the XboxGamebar NuGet package. Consider replacing it with a clean, verified version or alternative package. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or fixes.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-4704
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-2p96-r45r-7wpr"]
Ecosystems
["NuGet"]

Threat ID: 6a5e79fd2a4a8d59899d8588

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

Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:57:55 UTC

Last updated: 09/07/2026, 09:40:02 UTC

Views: 8

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