Malicious code in rfetch5 (RubyGems)
The rfetch5 RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The rfetch5 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8514). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability due to coding errors or design flaws. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided. The package is flagged under the RubyGems ecosystem and has no known patches or fixes. No active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the rfetch5 RubyGem 0.0.1 poses a risk of executing unauthorized or harmful actions when the package is installed or used. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The risk is primarily related to supply chain compromise through a malicious package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the rfetch5 RubyGem version 0.0.1. It is recommended to verify the integrity and trustworthiness of RubyGems packages before use. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or removal notices regarding this package.
Malicious code in rfetch5 (RubyGems)
Description
The rfetch5 RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The rfetch5 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8514). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability due to coding errors or design flaws. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided. The package is flagged under the RubyGems ecosystem and has no known patches or fixes. No active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the rfetch5 RubyGem 0.0.1 poses a risk of executing unauthorized or harmful actions when the package is installed or used. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The risk is primarily related to supply chain compromise through a malicious package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the rfetch5 RubyGem version 0.0.1. It is recommended to verify the integrity and trustworthiness of RubyGems packages before use. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or removal notices regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8514
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v476-pmcp-f9pp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba44444ab8fbf7c7e83da
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:13:05 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 07:50:41 UTC
Views: 13
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