Malicious code in newswandweekjan2 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'newswandweekjan2' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'newswandweekjan2' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is classified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8135). This is a supply chain threat involving a package that may execute unauthorized or harmful actions when used. No further technical details or vulnerability specifics are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the malicious payload. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'newswandweekjan2' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or updated version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation.
Malicious code in newswandweekjan2 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'newswandweekjan2' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'newswandweekjan2' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is classified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8135). This is a supply chain threat involving a package that may execute unauthorized or harmful actions when used. No further technical details or vulnerability specifics are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the malicious payload. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'newswandweekjan2' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or updated version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8135
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9v9x-23mj-7fvx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba52144ab8fbf7c7ef6f7
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:00:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 22:34:59 UTC
Views: 7
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