Malicious code in loot993 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'loot993' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database. This package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. No official fix or patch is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'loot993' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2026-8029 and GHSA-vvx6-j37j-6q4w. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, and no patch or remediation has been published. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Using the 'loot993' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the software supply chain, potentially compromising the integrity and security of dependent applications. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code generally risks unauthorized actions or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package with no official patch or fix, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'loot993' package version 0.0.1 entirely. Users should remove this package from their dependencies and verify their software supply chain for any inclusion of this package. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in loot993 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'loot993' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database. This package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. No official fix or patch is currently available.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'loot993' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2026-8029 and GHSA-vvx6-j37j-6q4w. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, and no patch or remediation has been published. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Using the 'loot993' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the software supply chain, potentially compromising the integrity and security of dependent applications. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code generally risks unauthorized actions or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package with no official patch or fix, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'loot993' package version 0.0.1 entirely. Users should remove this package from their dependencies and verify their software supply chain for any inclusion of this package. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8029
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vvx6-j37j-6q4w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba55444ab8fbf7c7fea99
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:12:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 23:12:12 UTC
Views: 1
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