Malicious code in rootfetch002 (RubyGems)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGem 'rootfetch002' version 0.0.1 has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is cataloged under MAL-2026-8532. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available. The package is flagged for containing malicious code, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if installed. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the rootfetch002 RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems using this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the rootfetch002 RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it from any environment where it is present and to use trusted sources for RubyGems. No official patch or fix is available; remediation involves not using this package.
Malicious code in rootfetch002 (RubyGems)
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.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGem 'rootfetch002' version 0.0.1 has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is cataloged under MAL-2026-8532. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available. The package is flagged for containing malicious code, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if installed. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the rootfetch002 RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems using this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the rootfetch002 RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it from any environment where it is present and to use trusted sources for RubyGems. No official patch or fix is available; remediation involves not using this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8532
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-86g7-wwfx-gqg2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43b44ab8fbf7c7e7e7e
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:11:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 02:59:29 UTC
Views: 8
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