Malicious code in m8403v3qkt (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'm8403v3qkt' 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 impact provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'm8403v3qkt' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8075). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software. The package is flagged under GHSA advisory GHSA-5mcr-mvqc-5fv8. No further technical details or exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of this package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems where it is installed. However, no specific exploit details or impact scenarios are documented. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'm8403v3qkt' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, do not install or remove it if already present. No official patch or fix is available. Users should rely on trusted sources for RubyGems and verify package authenticity before installation.
Malicious code in m8403v3qkt (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'm8403v3qkt' 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 impact provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is available.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'm8403v3qkt' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8075). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software. The package is flagged under GHSA advisory GHSA-5mcr-mvqc-5fv8. No further technical details or exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of this package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems where it is installed. However, no specific exploit details or impact scenarios are documented. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'm8403v3qkt' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, do not install or remove it if already present. No official patch or fix is available. Users should rely on trusted sources for RubyGems and verify package authenticity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8075
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5mcr-mvqc-5fv8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba53b44ab8fbf7c7f113e
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:07:09 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 01:32:38 UTC
Views: 8
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