Malicious code in lp490x (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'lp490x' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lp490x' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8046). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems, which could potentially lead to compromise if used in software projects. There is no detailed technical description or exploitation method provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'lp490x' package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise depending on the malicious payload embedded in the package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'lp490x' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and OpenSSF updates for any further guidance.
Malicious code in lp490x (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'lp490x' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'lp490x' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8046). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems, which could potentially lead to compromise if used in software projects. There is no detailed technical description or exploitation method provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'lp490x' package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise depending on the malicious payload embedded in the package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'lp490x' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and OpenSSF updates for any further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8046
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-93cx-24mj-qcmj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba54944ab8fbf7c7fe703
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:10:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 08:49:18 UTC
Views: 11
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