Malicious code in nwcid318 (RubyGems)
The nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious RubyGems repository. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and the GitHub Security Advisory database. It is flagged under the identifier MAL-2026-8142 and GHSA-pcwm-4c4c-8m9w. The package contains malicious code, but no further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. There is no CVSS score or severity rating assigned. No official patch or remediation instructions are available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code indicates a high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove or uninstall this package if present in your environment. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation instructions.
Malicious code in nwcid318 (RubyGems)
Description
The nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious RubyGems repository. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and the GitHub Security Advisory database. It is flagged under the identifier MAL-2026-8142 and GHSA-pcwm-4c4c-8m9w. The package contains malicious code, but no further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. There is no CVSS score or severity rating assigned. No official patch or remediation instructions are available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code indicates a high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the nwcid318 RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove or uninstall this package if present in your environment. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8142
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-pcwm-4c4c-8m9w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba51c44ab8fbf7c7ef598
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:09:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:00:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 15:55:15 UTC
Views: 13
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