sf042efe (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects sf042efeSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove sf042efe 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-2026-8588
What to do
Remove sf042efe 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemssf042efepkg:gem/sf042efeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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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.