Malicious code in hgpathr4 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'hgpathr4' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a CVSS score. There is no known exploit in the wild and no patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'hgpathr4' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially posing risks to users who install it. No further technical details or exploit information are provided. The package is flagged under the identifier MAL-2026-7737 and GHSA-45cf-6r8g-7vpj.
Potential Impact
Installing or using the 'hgpathr4' package version 0.0.1 may expose users to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, the primary mitigation is to avoid using the 'hgpathr4' package version 0.0.1. Users should verify package integrity and source authenticity before installation and rely on trusted package repositories. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates.
Malicious code in hgpathr4 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'hgpathr4' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a CVSS score. There is no known exploit in the wild and no patch or remediation information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'hgpathr4' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially posing risks to users who install it. No further technical details or exploit information are provided. The package is flagged under the identifier MAL-2026-7737 and GHSA-45cf-6r8g-7vpj.
Potential Impact
Installing or using the 'hgpathr4' package version 0.0.1 may expose users to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, the primary mitigation is to avoid using the 'hgpathr4' package version 0.0.1. Users should verify package integrity and source authenticity before installation and rely on trusted package repositories. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7737
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-45cf-6r8g-7vpj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba5d444ab8fbf7c8044f1
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:12:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:43:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 07:54:49 UTC
Views: 6
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