rxsws (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects rxswsSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove rxsws 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-2026-8553
What to do
Remove rxsws 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsrxswspkg:gem/rxswsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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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.