rtok3xw993 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects rtok3xw993Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove rtok3xw993 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-2026-8544
What to do
Remove rtok3xw993 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsrtok3xw993pkg:gem/rtok3xw993Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'rtok3xw993' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in their malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.