Malicious code in sgxnwefney (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'sgxnwefney' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package threat but no detailed technical exploitation or impact information is provided. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory available for this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'sgxnwefney' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8626). This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code that could compromise systems using it. No further technical details, such as the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. There is no information on patches or remediation from the vendor, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'sgxnwefney' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is unspecified but could include unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise depending on the malicious payload. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is available, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'sgxnwefney' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor sources such as the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or vendor advisories regarding this package.
Malicious code in sgxnwefney (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'sgxnwefney' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package threat but no detailed technical exploitation or impact information is provided. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory available for this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'sgxnwefney' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8626). This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code that could compromise systems using it. No further technical details, such as the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. There is no information on patches or remediation from the vendor, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'sgxnwefney' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is unspecified but could include unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise depending on the malicious payload. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is available, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'sgxnwefney' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor sources such as the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or vendor advisories regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8626
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-mcxv-3536-8jmr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba40e44ab8fbf7c7cca95
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:04:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:00:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 19:04:48 UTC
Views: 6
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