Malicious code in pwnwtest1 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'pwnwtest1' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'pwnwtest1' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-8480. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond the malicious nature of the package itself. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'pwnwtest1' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the payload of the malicious code. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'pwnwtest1' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor for updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF for any further advisories or fixes.
Malicious code in pwnwtest1 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'pwnwtest1' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'pwnwtest1' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-8480. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond the malicious nature of the package itself. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'pwnwtest1' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the payload of the malicious code. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'pwnwtest1' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor for updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF for any further advisories or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8480
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7wpg-gq5f-c3wr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba45444ab8fbf7c7e8af8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:16:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:39:51 UTC
Views: 4
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