MalwarePublished 18 Mar 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

rafka-rb (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects rafka-rbSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove rafka-rb and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-1919

What to do

Remove rafka-rb 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
RubyGemsrafka-rb`pkg:gem/rafka-rb`Other threats	Affected =5000.1.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'rafka-rb' version 5000.1.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.

Impact

Use of the malicious 'rafka-rb' package version 5000.1.0 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed but generally includes risks typical of supply chain malware such as unauthorized code execution or data exfiltration.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using the 'rafka-rb' package version 5000.1.0. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removal of the malicious package.

Summary

The 'rafka-rb' RubyGems package at version 5000.1.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains backdoors or malware. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description available, only the classification as a malicious package.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-59hf-3rrf-fh9v (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 18 Jul 2026, 22:30 UTC

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