poc-by-shahwar (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects poc-by-shahwarSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove poc-by-shahwar and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 18 Jul 2026, 22:32 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2025-2209
What to do
Remove poc-by-shahwar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RubyGemspoc-by-shahwar | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'poc-by-shahwar' version 0.1.0 has been identified as malicious. It communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with harmful behavior. This package poses a security risk if included in a project.