Malicious code in hwc7v (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'hwc7v' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No detailed technical exploitation or impact information is provided beyond the presence of malicious code.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'hwc7v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if installed or executed. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is flagged under the MAL-2026-7775 identifier and GHSA-jrfg-24q6-v3xf alias.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'hwc7v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of the system or application using it. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'hwc7v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or fixes.
Malicious code in hwc7v (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'hwc7v' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No detailed technical exploitation or impact information is provided beyond the presence of malicious code.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'hwc7v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if installed or executed. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is flagged under the MAL-2026-7775 identifier and GHSA-jrfg-24q6-v3xf alias.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'hwc7v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of the system or application using it. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'hwc7v' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7775
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jrfg-24q6-v3xf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba5c344ab8fbf7c802e84
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:39:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 09:13:07 UTC
Views: 10
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