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Malicious code in m8402v4rgs (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 07/07/2026 (07/07/2026, 11:56:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: m8402v4rgs

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.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
m8402v4rgs
pkg:gem/m8402v4rgs
Affected versions
=0.0.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 23:07:49 UTC

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.

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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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