rfetchg (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects rfetchgSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove rfetchg 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-2026-8522
What to do
Remove rfetchg 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsrfetchgpkg:gem/rfetchgOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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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.