Malicious code in sqzrframework480 (NuGet)
Malicious code was discovered in the sqzrframework480 NuGet package. The package contained intentional malicious functionality and was published to the NuGet registry.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- All users of sqzrframework480 NuGet package
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- sqzrframework480NuGet package
The sqzrframework480 package on NuGet was found to contain malicious code. This incident was identified and documented by the OpenSSF (Open Source Security Foundation) as part of their malicious packages tracking effort.\n\nThe malicious package was published to the NuGet package registry, potentially exposing any developers or systems that installed or depended on this package. The incident was assigned the identifier MAL-2025-192890 in the OpenSSF malicious packages database.\n\nGiven the critical severity classification and the nature of the compromise, users should immediately remove this package from their environments and audit any systems that may have used it.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- sqzrframework480
Remediation
- Remove sqzrframework480 from all projects and environments
- Audit systems that may have installed or used sqzrframework480 for signs of compromise
- Review NuGet package dependencies to ensure no other malicious packages are present
- Update to a safe, verified alternative package if sqzrframework480 was providing necessary functionality
- Monitor security advisories for related malicious packages
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-637m-q2v4-c5c5 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malicious code in sqzrframework480 (NuGet)." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 20, 2026; last updated July 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malicious-code-in-sqzrframework480-nuget-hlqh7j
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