lcalx0768249 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects lcalx0768249Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove lcalx0768249 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-2026-7973
What to do
Remove lcalx0768249 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemslcalx0768249pkg:gem/lcalx0768249Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'lcalx0768249' version 0.0.68249 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.