Malicious code in rubocop-vintedmetrics (RubyGems)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical 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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems for current remediation guidance. 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.
Malicious code in rubocop-vintedmetrics (RubyGems)
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.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems for current remediation guidance. 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.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-996
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-74p9-vf24-gx2h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba30a44ab8fbf7c7be423
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:01:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 10:46:19 UTC
Views: 12
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