Malicious code in chmid8600x585361 (RubyGems)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical 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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'chmid8600x585361' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any dependency lists and replace it with trusted alternatives. There is no official patch or remediation available. Monitor your software supply chain for similar malicious packages and use tools to detect and block such packages.
Malicious code in chmid8600x585361 (RubyGems)
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.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'chmid8600x585361' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any dependency lists and replace it with trusted alternatives. There is no official patch or remediation available. Monitor your software supply chain for similar malicious packages and use tools to detect and block such packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7596
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xhxq-j8wm-vx72"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba66844ab8fbf7c8078fe
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:14:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:20:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 16:21:38 UTC
Views: 7
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