probe1778554668 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects probe1778554668Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove probe1778554668 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-8426
What to do
Remove probe1778554668 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsprobe1778554668pkg:gem/probe1778554668Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'probe1778554668' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. 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 for this package.