Malicious code in rtok3xw993 (RubyGems)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'rtok3xw993' version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8544). This identification is based on source data from the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-67x4-m2x4-j3g5). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No patch or fix is documented, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rtok3xw993' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. No specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rtok3xw993' package version 0.0.1. Remove or replace this package if it is present in your environment. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this malicious package. Monitor dependencies to prevent inadvertent inclusion.
Malicious code in rtok3xw993 (RubyGems)
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.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'rtok3xw993' version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8544). This identification is based on source data from the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-67x4-m2x4-j3g5). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No patch or fix is documented, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rtok3xw993' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. No specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rtok3xw993' package version 0.0.1. Remove or replace this package if it is present in your environment. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this malicious package. Monitor dependencies to prevent inadvertent inclusion.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8544
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-67x4-m2x4-j3g5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43644ab8fbf7c7e7acd
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:09:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 08:44:45 UTC
Views: 10
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