Malicious code in hwc2v (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'hwc2v' 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 the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'hwc2v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package containing harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and the GHSA advisory GHSA-6v3c-723m-m33w. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, nor any official patch or remediation guidance. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'hwc2v' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that install it. Specific impacts are not detailed due to lack of technical information, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'hwc2v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Verify dependencies and replace any usage of this package with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories for any future remediation.
Malicious code in hwc2v (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'hwc2v' 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 the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'hwc2v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package containing harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and the GHSA advisory GHSA-6v3c-723m-m33w. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, nor any official patch or remediation guidance. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'hwc2v' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that install it. Specific impacts are not detailed due to lack of technical information, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'hwc2v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Verify dependencies and replace any usage of this package with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories for any future remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7770
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6v3c-723m-m33w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba5c344ab8fbf7c802e93
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:39:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 23:53:36 UTC
Views: 8
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