Malicious code in asdf-zzzz (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'asdf-zzzz' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'asdf-zzzz' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-7542. This indicates the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or use it. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are disclosed in the source data. No patch or remediation is noted, as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Potential Impact
Users who install or depend on 'asdf-zzzz' version 0.0.1 risk executing malicious code embedded in the package. This can lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the payload and context of use. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'asdf-zzzz' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is present. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation. No official patch or fix is available as this is not a vulnerability in a legitimate package but a malicious artifact.
Malicious code in asdf-zzzz (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'asdf-zzzz' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'asdf-zzzz' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-7542. This indicates the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or use it. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are disclosed in the source data. No patch or remediation is noted, as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Potential Impact
Users who install or depend on 'asdf-zzzz' version 0.0.1 risk executing malicious code embedded in the package. This can lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the payload and context of use. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'asdf-zzzz' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is present. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation. No official patch or fix is available as this is not a vulnerability in a legitimate package but a malicious artifact.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7542
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3frj-g9v4-f5w9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba68244ab8fbf7c813f63
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:14:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:25:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 01:47:54 UTC
Views: 5
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