Malicious code in rfetchg (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'rfetchg' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is flagged in the GCVE database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rfetchg' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-8522. There is no additional technical detail or exploit method described in the source data. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rfetchg' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of systems that install or run this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rfetchg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fix is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in rfetchg (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'rfetchg' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is flagged in the GCVE database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rfetchg' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-8522. There is no additional technical detail or exploit method described in the source data. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rfetchg' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of systems that install or run this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rfetchg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fix is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8522
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v267-jjhm-93fc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43f44ab8fbf7c7e8275
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:12:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 01:09:53 UTC
Views: 11
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