Malicious code in meet8402a (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'meet8402a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided in the source data. There is no known exploit in the wild reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'meet8402a' RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-8086. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the available data. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature within the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'meet8402a' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code within affected environments. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, so active exploitation is not confirmed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'meet8402a' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version information is provided, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in meet8402a (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'meet8402a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided in the source data. There is no known exploit in the wild reported at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The 'meet8402a' RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-8086. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the available data. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature within the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'meet8402a' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code within affected environments. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, so active exploitation is not confirmed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'meet8402a' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version information is provided, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8086
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wj58-jp67-w9v4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba53644ab8fbf7c7f0fed
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:06:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 23:50:15 UTC
Views: 4
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