Malicious code in hackysouthfetch (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'hackysouthfetch' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'hackysouthfetch' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially impacting any project that installs this specific version. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'hackysouthfetch' package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious code's behavior. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the available information. The presence of malicious code in a dependency can undermine software integrity and trust.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'hackysouthfetch' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package version. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates or safer alternatives.
Malicious code in hackysouthfetch (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'hackysouthfetch' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'hackysouthfetch' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially impacting any project that installs this specific version. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'hackysouthfetch' package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious code's behavior. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the available information. The presence of malicious code in a dependency can undermine software integrity and trust.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'hackysouthfetch' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package version. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates or safer alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7733
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-87fx-9qhh-wmjw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba5d444ab8fbf7c8044fd
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:12:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:43:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:36:15 UTC
Views: 2
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