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Malicious code in rootxproxyhg (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 07/07/2026 (07/07/2026, 12:01:24 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: rootxproxyhg

Description

The rootxproxyhg RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
rootxproxyhg
pkg:gem/rootxproxyhg
Affected versions
=0.0.1

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AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 22:10:05 UTC

Technical Analysis

The rootxproxyhg RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, rather than having a vulnerability that can be exploited. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS score available, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided. The package should be considered unsafe for use.

Potential Impact

Using the rootxproxyhg RubyGem version 0.0.1 may expose users to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package's malicious nature. Since it is a malicious package, it poses a direct security risk to systems where it is installed or used.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the rootxproxyhg RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package from your environment. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this malicious package. Monitor your dependency sources to prevent inclusion of this package in your projects.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-8542
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-fmfm-grr6-p4pw"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a5ba43644ab8fbf7c7e7ad3

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:10 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:10:05 UTC

Last updated: 07/29/2026, 02:57:41 UTC

Views: 7

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