Malicious code in hgrangex5 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'hgrangex5' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'hgrangex5' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a fix. The package is flagged under the alias GHSA-h8h5-9r2h-vp65 and tracked as MAL-2026-7749. No further technical details or CVSS scoring are provided. No exploits in the wild are known, and no patch or remediation instructions are available from the vendor or source.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'hgrangex5' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install and run this package. Since it is a malicious package, the impact is potentially severe depending on the payload and usage context. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package with no official patch or fix, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or installing the 'hgrangex5' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package from your environment. Use trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation. Monitor for updates from RubyGems or security advisories for any further guidance.
Malicious code in hgrangex5 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'hgrangex5' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'hgrangex5' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a fix. The package is flagged under the alias GHSA-h8h5-9r2h-vp65 and tracked as MAL-2026-7749. No further technical details or CVSS scoring are provided. No exploits in the wild are known, and no patch or remediation instructions are available from the vendor or source.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'hgrangex5' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install and run this package. Since it is a malicious package, the impact is potentially severe depending on the payload and usage context. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package with no official patch or fix, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or installing the 'hgrangex5' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package from your environment. Use trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation. Monitor for updates from RubyGems or security advisories for any further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7749
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h8h5-9r2h-vp65"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba5d044ab8fbf7c804386
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:12:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:42:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 15:07:08 UTC
Views: 6
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