Malicious code in rfetchj (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'rfetchj' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rfetchj' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2026-8525 and GHSA-8hvc-w75g-p424. There are no known exploits in the wild reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is available. The threat is a malicious package insertion rather than a traditional vulnerability in legitimate code.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'rfetchj' package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package's payload. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk system compromise, data theft, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or using 'rfetchj' version 0.0.1. There is no patch available. Users should remove the package if already installed and verify dependencies to ensure no indirect inclusion. Monitor official RubyGems advisories for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in rfetchj (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'rfetchj' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'rfetchj' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2026-8525 and GHSA-8hvc-w75g-p424. There are no known exploits in the wild reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is available. The threat is a malicious package insertion rather than a traditional vulnerability in legitimate code.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'rfetchj' package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package's payload. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk system compromise, data theft, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or using 'rfetchj' version 0.0.1. There is no patch available. Users should remove the package if already installed and verify dependencies to ensure no indirect inclusion. Monitor official RubyGems advisories for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8525
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8hvc-w75g-p424"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43f44ab8fbf7c7e826c
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:12:01 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 22:12:01 UTC
Views: 4
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