Malicious code in m8402v4rgs (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'm8402v4rgs' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a known malicious package flagged in the RubyGems ecosystem. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'm8402v4rgs' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This package is flagged under the advisory MAL-2026-8070 and GHSA-458v-hwx4-3779. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description provided. No official patch or fix is documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is categorized as a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'm8402v4rgs' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using the 'm8402v4rgs' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Verify package authenticity before installation and rely on trusted sources. Monitor vendor advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in m8402v4rgs (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'm8402v4rgs' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a known malicious package flagged in the RubyGems ecosystem. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'm8402v4rgs' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This package is flagged under the advisory MAL-2026-8070 and GHSA-458v-hwx4-3779. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description provided. No official patch or fix is documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is categorized as a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'm8402v4rgs' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using the 'm8402v4rgs' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Verify package authenticity before installation and rely on trusted sources. Monitor vendor advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8070
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-458v-hwx4-3779"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba53b44ab8fbf7c7f114d
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:07:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 22:26:19 UTC
Views: 14
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