Malicious code in sf042efe (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'sf042efe' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged in the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is associated with the advisory MAL-2026-8588. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'sf042efe' version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8588). This identification indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems using it. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no official patch or fix has been documented. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Using the 'sf042efe' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may expose systems to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'sf042efe' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is documented, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Malicious code in sf042efe (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'sf042efe' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged in the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is associated with the advisory MAL-2026-8588. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and 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 'sf042efe' version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8588). This identification indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems using it. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no official patch or fix has been documented. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Using the 'sf042efe' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may expose systems to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'sf042efe' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is documented, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8588
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jqhc-345q-f37q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba42244ab8fbf7c7ddf02
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:04:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:04:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:39:15 UTC
Views: 4
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