MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

oaklfwk3 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects oaklfwk3Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove oaklfwk3 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-2026-8373

What to do

Remove oaklfwk3 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
RubyGemsoaklfwk3`pkg:gem/oaklfwk3`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'oaklfwk3' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior or exploitation methods are provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation information is available.

Impact

Use of the malicious 'oaklfwk3' package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the payload of the malicious code. The exact impact is unspecified due to lack of detailed technical information. The presence of malicious code in a package can undermine trust in the software supply chain and potentially enable unauthorized actions by attackers.

Defensive guidance

Users should avoid installing or using the 'oaklfwk3' package version 0.0.1. Review dependencies and remove this package if present. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation instructions.

Summary

The 'oaklfwk3' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This constitutes a supply chain compromise where a package distributed via RubyGems is intentionally harmful. The advisory does not provide further technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No CVSS score or severity rating is assigned.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-47gq-9jq4-pghq (opens in a new tab)

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