Malicious code in rootfetch1 (RubyGems)
The rootfetch1 RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The rootfetch1 package version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, rather than having a vulnerability that can be exploited. There is no further technical detail or exploit information available from the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the rootfetch1 version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the nature of the embedded malicious content. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the rootfetch1 package version 0.0.1 entirely. Users should remove this package if present and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates.
Malicious code in rootfetch1 (RubyGems)
Description
The rootfetch1 RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
The rootfetch1 package version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, rather than having a vulnerability that can be exploited. There is no further technical detail or exploit information available from the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the rootfetch1 version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the nature of the embedded malicious content. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the rootfetch1 package version 0.0.1 entirely. Users should remove this package if present and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8533
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5h3v-qhx6-vfq7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43b44ab8fbf7c7e7e7b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:11:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 04:25:01 UTC
Views: 6
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