rootfetch002 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects rootfetch002Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove rootfetch002 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-2026-8532
What to do
Remove rootfetch002 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsrootfetch002pkg:gem/rootfetch002Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The rootfetch002 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious RubyGems repository. No specific technical details or exploit methods are provided beyond its classification as malicious code.