VulnerabilityPublished 20 Feb 2026Updated 18 Jul 2026

rubocop-vintedmetrics (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects rubocop-vintedmetricsSource GCVE Database

Severity

High

Rated by Threat Radar

Data as of 18 Jul 2026, 21:01 UTC

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
RubyGemsrubocop-vintedmetrics	Affected =9.9.9 =9.9.12	Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Until then, avoid installing or using rubocop-vintedmetrics versions 9.9.9 and 9.9.12. Consider removing these versions if already installed and monitor official sources for updates or safe versions.

Description

The rubocop-vintedmetrics RubyGem versions 9.9.9 and 9.9.12 have been identified as malicious packages. These versions execute one or more commands associated with malicious behavior, posing a security risk to users who install them. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.

Impact

Users who install rubocop-vintedmetrics versions 9.9.9 or 9.9.12 risk executing malicious commands embedded in the package, which could compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the nature of the commands. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.

Summary

The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that rubocop-vintedmetrics versions 9.9.9 and 9.9.12 on RubyGems contain malicious code that executes commands linked to malicious activities. This classification is based on analysis from the OpenSSF and is cataloged under MAL-2026-996. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available, but the package is flagged as malicious due to its behavior.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-74p9-vf24-gx2h (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 18 Jul 2026, 21:01 UTC

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