Malicious code in newswandprint1 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'newswandprint1' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, flagged by the OpenSSF project. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided. There is no CVSS score or detailed severity rating available for this threat.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'newswandprint1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8130). This identification is based on source data from the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-2hxm-857f-w4qh). No further technical details, such as the type of malicious code or exploitation methods, are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package implies potential compromise of systems that install or use this package. However, no specific impact details or known exploits in the wild have been reported. The risk is primarily that of supply chain compromise through installation of this malicious package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or using 'newswandprint1' version 0.0.1. No patch or official fix is available. Users should remove this package if already installed and verify dependencies to ensure no indirect usage. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and OpenSSF updates for any changes.
Malicious code in newswandprint1 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'newswandprint1' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, flagged by the OpenSSF project. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided. There is no CVSS score or detailed severity rating available for this threat.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'newswandprint1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8130). This identification is based on source data from the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-2hxm-857f-w4qh). No further technical details, such as the type of malicious code or exploitation methods, are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package implies potential compromise of systems that install or use this package. However, no specific impact details or known exploits in the wild have been reported. The risk is primarily that of supply chain compromise through installation of this malicious package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or using 'newswandprint1' version 0.0.1. No patch or official fix is available. Users should remove this package if already installed and verify dependencies to ensure no indirect usage. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and OpenSSF updates for any changes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8130
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2hxm-857f-w4qh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba52144ab8fbf7c7ef706
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:01:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 20:57:55 UTC
Views: 10
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