MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

dlxprobe6 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects dlxprobe6Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove dlxprobe6 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-7637

What to do

Remove dlxprobe6 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
RubyGemsdlxprobe6`pkg:gem/dlxprobe6`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGem package 'dlxprobe6' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a CVSS score. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or a vendor patch. The malicious nature of the package poses a risk to users who install or use this specific version.

Impact

Users who install or use the 'dlxprobe6' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. The impact depends on the nature of the malicious code embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the provided data.

Defensive guidance

Avoid installing or using the 'dlxprobe6' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a patch, remediation involves removing the package if installed and sourcing dependencies from trusted repositories. Users should verify package integrity and provenance before installation.

Summary

The RubyGems package 'dlxprobe6' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification is based on analysis from the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-pwf8-grc4-pwmm) and the OSV database entry MAL-2026-7637. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. The package is flagged as malicious rather than a conventional software vulnerability.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-pwf8-grc4-pwmm (opens in a new tab)

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