lcalx1168268 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects lcalx1168268Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove lcalx1168268 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-2026-7977
What to do
Remove lcalx1168268 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemslcalx1168268pkg:gem/lcalx1168268Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'lcalx1168268' version 0.0.68268 contains malicious code. This package is identified 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 patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.