Malicious code in m8402v1gfq (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'm8402v1gfq' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, flagged by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'm8402v1gfq' version 0.0.1 in RubyGems is classified as a malicious package. It is listed in the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-8067. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No patch or remediation information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'm8402v1gfq' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that incorporate this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'm8402v1gfq' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. No official patch or fix is indicated. Users should rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Malicious code in m8402v1gfq (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'm8402v1gfq' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, flagged by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'm8402v1gfq' version 0.0.1 in RubyGems is classified as a malicious package. It is listed in the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-8067. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No patch or remediation information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'm8402v1gfq' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that incorporate this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'm8402v1gfq' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. No official patch or fix is indicated. Users should rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8067
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x778-cj3r-vf6g"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba53f44ab8fbf7c7f16fb
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:08:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 00:53:07 UTC
Views: 7
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