retryqq8 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects retryqq8Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove retryqq8 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-2026-8509
What to do
Remove retryqq8 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsretryqq8pkg:gem/retryqq8Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'retryqq8' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or any available patches.