Malicious code in hfc (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'hfc' version 2.9.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'hfc' RubyGems package at version 2.9.0 is flagged as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-mfpc-gxhg-h2fg. This is a supply chain threat involving a package that contains harmful or unauthorized code. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the available data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'hfc' package version 2.9.0 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within environments that install this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data compromise, system integrity loss, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid installing or using the 'hfc' RubyGems package version 2.9.0. Review dependencies and replace or remove this package if present. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in hfc (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'hfc' version 2.9.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
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Technical Analysis
The 'hfc' RubyGems package at version 2.9.0 is flagged as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-mfpc-gxhg-h2fg. This is a supply chain threat involving a package that contains harmful or unauthorized code. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the available data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'hfc' package version 2.9.0 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within environments that install this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data compromise, system integrity loss, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid installing or using the 'hfc' RubyGems package version 2.9.0. Review dependencies and replace or remove this package if present. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6943
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-mfpc-gxhg-h2fg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba62a44ab8fbf7c8063fc
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:04:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 10:56:13 UTC
Views: 13
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