hwc4v (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects hwc4vSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove hwc4v 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-2026-7772
What to do
Remove hwc4v 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemshwc4vpkg:gem/hwc4vOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The hwc4v RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.