Malicious code in rootmv26543 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'rootmv26543' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided. There is no information about patches or fixes for this package version.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'rootmv26543' version 0.0.1 is confirmed to contain malicious code as per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8539). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description is available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rootmv26543' version 0.0.1 RubyGems package may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rootmv26543' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Malicious code in rootmv26543 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'rootmv26543' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided. There is no information about patches or fixes for this package version.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'rootmv26543' version 0.0.1 is confirmed to contain malicious code as per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8539). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description is available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rootmv26543' version 0.0.1 RubyGems package may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rootmv26543' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8539
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-q4fp-pr5v-82rq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43b44ab8fbf7c7e7e69
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:10:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 20:08:34 UTC
Views: 50
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