Malicious code in exfiltestwand5 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'exfiltestwand5' version 0.0.5 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'exfiltestwand5' version 0.0.5 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-7677. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'exfiltestwand5' RubyGems package version 0.0.5 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent systems. The specific impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability depending on the payload and execution context.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using the 'exfiltestwand5' package version 0.0.5 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a trusted alternative or verifying package provenance is recommended.
Malicious code in exfiltestwand5 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'exfiltestwand5' version 0.0.5 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'exfiltestwand5' version 0.0.5 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-7677. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'exfiltestwand5' RubyGems package version 0.0.5 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent systems. The specific impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability depending on the payload and execution context.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using the 'exfiltestwand5' package version 0.0.5 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a trusted alternative or verifying package provenance is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7677
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f57r-pfxc-8c3h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba64644ab8fbf7c806e2b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:11:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 20:24:40 UTC
Views: 4
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