lcalx0168219 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects lcalx0168219Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove lcalx0168219 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-2026-7967
What to do
Remove lcalx0168219 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemslcalx0168219pkg:gem/lcalx0168219Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'lcalx0168219' version 0.0.68219 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a known case of a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.