m8249v3xib (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects m8249v3xibSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove m8249v3xib 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-2026-8057
What to do
Remove m8249v3xib 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsm8249v3xibpkg:gem/m8249v3xibOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'm8249v3xib' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged in the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is recognized as a security threat due to its malicious nature. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.