MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

m8320v3rwa (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects m8320v3rwaSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove m8320v3rwa and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-8063

What to do

Remove m8320v3rwa 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
RubyGemsm8320v3rwa`pkg:gem/m8320v3rwa`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGem package 'm8320v3rwa' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package threat but no further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. There is no CVSS score available for this threat.

Impact

The presence of malicious code in the package can lead to compromise of systems that install or use this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available information. Potential risks include unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise if the package is used in production environments.

Defensive guidance

Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or using the 'm8320v3rwa' package version 0.0.1. Users should verify package authenticity and source before installation and consider removing this package if already installed. Monitor vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates.

Summary

The RubyGems package 'm8320v3rwa' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8063). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No specific vulnerability details, attack vectors, or impact scenarios are described in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-68c7-2mvp-h326 (opens in a new tab)

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