Malicious code in dlxprobe6 (RubyGems)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical 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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify package integrity and provenance before installation.
Malicious code in dlxprobe6 (RubyGems)
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.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify package integrity and provenance before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7637
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-pwf8-grc4-pwmm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba65744ab8fbf7c80716d
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:14:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:16:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 10:49:26 UTC
Views: 7
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