Malicious code in egress (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'egress' version 1.68.g52b0cd0 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior, indicating it contains harmful code. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'egress' RubyGems package at version 1.68.g52b0cd0 is flagged as malicious due to its execution of commands linked to malicious activity. This determination comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2025-46906. No further technical details about the nature of the malicious commands or exploitation methods are provided. There is no indication that this is a vulnerability in the traditional sense but rather a case of a malicious package being published.
Potential Impact
Use of this specific version of the 'egress' package may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising systems where it is installed. The exact impact depends on the nature of the commands executed, which is not detailed in the source data. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation instructions are provided. Users should avoid using the 'egress' package at version 1.68.g52b0cd0. If already installed, remove this version from environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Malicious code in egress (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'egress' version 1.68.g52b0cd0 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior, indicating it contains harmful code. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'egress' RubyGems package at version 1.68.g52b0cd0 is flagged as malicious due to its execution of commands linked to malicious activity. This determination comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2025-46906. No further technical details about the nature of the malicious commands or exploitation methods are provided. There is no indication that this is a vulnerability in the traditional sense but rather a case of a malicious package being published.
Potential Impact
Use of this specific version of the 'egress' package may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising systems where it is installed. The exact impact depends on the nature of the commands executed, which is not detailed in the source data. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation instructions are provided. Users should avoid using the 'egress' package at version 1.68.g52b0cd0. If already installed, remove this version from environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-46906
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-988r-695r-xw67"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6a744ab8fbf7c814fa1
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:33:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:47:34 UTC
Views: 9
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