Malicious code in probervdgcosw (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'probervdgcosw' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'probervdgcosw' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8428). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the software itself. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No patch or remediation links are provided, indicating that the package itself should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Using the 'probervdgcosw' package version 0.0.2 may introduce malicious code into the software supply chain, potentially compromising the integrity and security of dependent applications. No specific exploit details or active exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'probervdgcosw' RubyGems package version 0.0.2. Remove any existing installations of this package from your environment. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to not install or to uninstall it rather than applying a patch. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in probervdgcosw (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'probervdgcosw' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'probervdgcosw' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8428). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the software itself. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No patch or remediation links are provided, indicating that the package itself should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Using the 'probervdgcosw' package version 0.0.2 may introduce malicious code into the software supply chain, potentially compromising the integrity and security of dependent applications. No specific exploit details or active exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'probervdgcosw' RubyGems package version 0.0.2. Remove any existing installations of this package from your environment. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to not install or to uninstall it rather than applying a patch. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8428
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jgj8-m769-j4gm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba46b44ab8fbf7c7e91f7
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:22:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 07:46:37 UTC
Views: 11
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