Malicious code in evil_gem (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'evil_gem' version 0.1.0 has been identified as malicious. It communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with harmful behavior. This package poses a security risk if included in a project.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'evil_gem' version 0.1.0 as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. The package is confirmed to communicate with domains known for malicious activity and executes commands that align with malicious intent. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available. There is no indication of a patch or remediation from the vendor, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of 'evil_gem' version 0.1.0 can lead to execution of malicious commands and communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that include this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'evil_gem' package version 0.1.0. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. There is no official patch or fix available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure that 'evil_gem' is not included in their software supply chain.
Malicious code in evil_gem (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'evil_gem' version 0.1.0 has been identified as malicious. It communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with harmful behavior. This package poses a security risk if included in a project.
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Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'evil_gem' version 0.1.0 as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. The package is confirmed to communicate with domains known for malicious activity and executes commands that align with malicious intent. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available. There is no indication of a patch or remediation from the vendor, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of 'evil_gem' version 0.1.0 can lead to execution of malicious commands and communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that include this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'evil_gem' package version 0.1.0. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. There is no official patch or fix available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure that 'evil_gem' is not included in their software supply chain.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-2208
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vw39-jx4v-f5cj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6ac44ab8fbf7c815722
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:35:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 21:19:41 UTC
Views: 10
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