chmid8800x585568 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects chmid8800x585568Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove chmid8800x585568 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:20 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-7597
What to do
Remove chmid8800x585568 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemschmid8800x585568pkg:gem/chmid8800x585568Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'chmid8800x585568' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a CVE score. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.