MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

oaklfjan2 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects oaklfjan2Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove oaklfjan2 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-8359

What to do

Remove oaklfjan2 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
RubyGemsoaklfjan2`pkg:gem/oaklfjan2`Other threats	Affected =0.0.22753	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'oaklfjan2' version 0.0.22753 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.

Impact

Use of the 'oaklfjan2' package version 0.0.22753 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data theft, system compromise, or unauthorized actions.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using the 'oaklfjan2' package version 0.0.22753. Remove any installations of this package from your environment. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a patch, remediation involves not installing or uninstalling the affected version. Monitor official RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or replacement packages.

Summary

The 'oaklfjan2' RubyGems package at version 0.0.22753 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates the package is intentionally harmful or designed to perform unauthorized actions. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. There is no indication of a vulnerability in the traditional sense but rather a malicious package presence.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-434q-cphx-gq9m (opens in a new tab)

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