Malicious code in rfetchi (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'rfetchi' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rfetchi' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8524). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially compromising systems that install or use it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information, no known exploits in the wild, and no official patch or remediation guidance available.
Potential Impact
Installing or using the 'rfetchi' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, which could compromise the security of the affected system or environment. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data theft, system compromise, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rfetchi' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor for updates from the vendor or repository maintainers for any remediation or removal notices.
Malicious code in rfetchi (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'rfetchi' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation is currently provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rfetchi' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8524). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially compromising systems that install or use it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information, no known exploits in the wild, and no official patch or remediation guidance available.
Potential Impact
Installing or using the 'rfetchi' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, which could compromise the security of the affected system or environment. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data theft, system compromise, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rfetchi' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor for updates from the vendor or repository maintainers for any remediation or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8524
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6vxp-qrq8-w52w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43f44ab8fbf7c7e826f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:12:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 08:18:28 UTC
Views: 12
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