Malicious code in rxsws (RubyGems)
The rxsws RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available for this threat. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The rxsws RubyGem at version 0.0.1 has been classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8553). This indicates that the package contains code intended to perform unauthorized or harmful actions. No further technical details or exploit information are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the rxsws RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this package is identified as malicious, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or remove the rxsws RubyGem version 0.0.1 from any environment. There is no patch or official fix available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure they do not include this malicious package.
Malicious code in rxsws (RubyGems)
Description
The rxsws RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available for this threat. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The rxsws RubyGem at version 0.0.1 has been classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8553). This indicates that the package contains code intended to perform unauthorized or harmful actions. No further technical details or exploit information are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the rxsws RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this package is identified as malicious, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or remove the rxsws RubyGem version 0.0.1 from any environment. There is no patch or official fix available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure they do not include this malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8553
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-pwm8-r9f3-452q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba43144ab8fbf7c7e79f4
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:05:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:08:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:37:00 UTC
Views: 9
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