prxef6dfdf4be (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects prxef6dfdf4beSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove prxef6dfdf4be 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-2026-8468
What to do
Remove prxef6dfdf4be 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsprxef6dfdf4bepkg:gem/prxef6dfdf4beOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'prxef6dfdf4be' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. 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.