MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 18 Jul 2026

chmid8600x585361 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects chmid8600x585361Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove chmid8600x585361 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:20 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-7596

What to do

Remove chmid8600x585361 from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
RubyGemschmid8600x585361`pkg:gem/chmid8600x585361`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'chmid8600x585361' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There are no known exploits in the wild and no CVSS score is assigned. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.

Impact

Use of this package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install or run it. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. Since it is a malicious package, the impact depends on the attacker's intent embedded in the code.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using the 'chmid8600x585361' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any dependency lists and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor your software supply chain for similar malicious packages and use tools to detect and block such packages.

Summary

The 'chmid8600x585361' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-7596). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a fix. There is no vendor advisory or patch available, and no known exploits have been reported. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided in software dependencies.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-xhxq-j8wm-vx72 (opens in a new tab)

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