Malicious code in rfetchh (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'rfetchh' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rfetchh' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised rather than a vulnerability in the package code that can be fixed by a patch. The advisory does not provide further technical details or CVSS scoring. No remediation or patch links are available, and no cloud service is involved.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rfetchh' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload embedded in the package. Since this is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely or locally through a flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rfetchh' package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the recommended action is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor for alternative legitimate packages and verify package integrity before installation.
Malicious code in rfetchh (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'rfetchh' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rfetchh' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised rather than a vulnerability in the package code that can be fixed by a patch. The advisory does not provide further technical details or CVSS scoring. No remediation or patch links are available, and no cloud service is involved.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rfetchh' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload embedded in the package. Since this is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely or locally through a flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rfetchh' package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the recommended action is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor for alternative legitimate packages and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8523
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4fx2-5g32-f276"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43f44ab8fbf7c7e8272
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:12:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 21:16:44 UTC
Views: 11
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