Malicious code in m8403v0lws (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'm8403v0lws' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'm8403v0lws' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8072). This classification indicates the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a risk to users who install or use it. There is no additional technical detail or exploit method described in the source data. No official patch or fix is documented, and no cloud service remediation applies.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'm8403v0lws' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package's malicious nature. The exact impact is not detailed, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'm8403v0lws' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it if present and use trusted, verified packages. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates.
Malicious code in m8403v0lws (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'm8403v0lws' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'm8403v0lws' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8072). This classification indicates the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a risk to users who install or use it. There is no additional technical detail or exploit method described in the source data. No official patch or fix is documented, and no cloud service remediation applies.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'm8403v0lws' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package's malicious nature. The exact impact is not detailed, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'm8403v0lws' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it if present and use trusted, verified packages. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8072
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c2cq-xh39-rr92"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba53b44ab8fbf7c7f1147
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:07:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 22:35:14 UTC
Views: 11
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