Malicious code in lp256 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'lp256' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lp256' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is flagged as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-rjjp-xm4j-5g7r. This indicates the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond the classification as malicious code.
Potential Impact
Users who install or depend on the 'lp256' package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent in the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'lp256' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended action is to remove it from your dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. No official patch or fix is available; remediation involves not using the affected version.
Malicious code in lp256 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'lp256' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'lp256' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is flagged as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-rjjp-xm4j-5g7r. This indicates the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond the classification as malicious code.
Potential Impact
Users who install or depend on the 'lp256' package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent in the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'lp256' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended action is to remove it from your dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. No official patch or fix is available; remediation involves not using the affected version.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8037
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rjjp-xm4j-5g7r"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba54f44ab8fbf7c7fe786
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:11:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:15:46 UTC
Views: 6
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