Malicious code in m8403v4kng (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'm8403v4kng' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'm8403v4kng' version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8076). This indicates the presence of harmful code within the package that could pose a security risk if installed or used. No further technical details or exploit information are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'm8403v4kng' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 could result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of the environment where it is deployed. No specific impact details or exploit reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'm8403v4kng' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it from any environment where it is present and to verify dependencies to ensure no indirect inclusion. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor trusted sources for updates or advisories regarding this package.
Malicious code in m8403v4kng (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'm8403v4kng' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'm8403v4kng' version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8076). This indicates the presence of harmful code within the package that could pose a security risk if installed or used. No further technical details or exploit information are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'm8403v4kng' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 could result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of the environment where it is deployed. No specific impact details or exploit reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'm8403v4kng' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it from any environment where it is present and to verify dependencies to ensure no indirect inclusion. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor trusted sources for updates or advisories regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8076
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3hcq-rrq7-8qw8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba53b44ab8fbf7c7f113b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:07:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 17:53:48 UTC
Views: 7
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