Malicious code in YoutubeExtractor.Net (NuGet)
The YoutubeExtractor.Net NuGet package version 5.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF and reported in a public malware database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package in the NuGet ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The YoutubeExtractor.Net package version 5.0.3 was found to contain malicious code, as reported by the OpenSSF and cataloged under MAL-2024-4706. This represents a malicious package threat within the NuGet ecosystem. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploitation method described, nor any known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Users who have installed YoutubeExtractor.Net version 5.0.3 may have inadvertently introduced malicious code into their software supply chain. The specific impact of the malicious code is not detailed in the available information. There are no known active exploits reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or removal is available, users should avoid using version 5.0.3 of YoutubeExtractor.Net and consider removing it from their projects. Monitor official NuGet and vendor channels for updates or replacement packages.
Malicious code in YoutubeExtractor.Net (NuGet)
Description
The YoutubeExtractor.Net NuGet package version 5.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF and reported in a public malware database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package in the NuGet ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
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Technical Analysis
The YoutubeExtractor.Net package version 5.0.3 was found to contain malicious code, as reported by the OpenSSF and cataloged under MAL-2024-4706. This represents a malicious package threat within the NuGet ecosystem. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploitation method described, nor any known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Users who have installed YoutubeExtractor.Net version 5.0.3 may have inadvertently introduced malicious code into their software supply chain. The specific impact of the malicious code is not detailed in the available information. There are no known active exploits reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or removal is available, users should avoid using version 5.0.3 of YoutubeExtractor.Net and consider removing it from their projects. Monitor official NuGet and vendor channels for updates or replacement packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-4706
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jxgw-32v7-h9hc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["NuGet"]
Threat ID: 6a5e79fd2a4a8d59899d8581
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:49 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:57:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 08:10:27 UTC
Views: 8
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