m8405v5lmc (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects m8405v5lmcSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove m8405v5lmc and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-8083
What to do
Remove m8405v5lmc from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsm8405v5lmcpkg:gem/m8405v5lmcOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGem package 'm8405v5lmc' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.