hgpathr2 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects hgpathr2Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove hgpathr2 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-7735
What to do
Remove hgpathr2 from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemshgpathr2pkg:gem/hgpathr2Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'hgpathr2' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in their malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided.