Malicious code in slnprobe5 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'slnprobe5' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'slnprobe5' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code, classified under the malicious-package category. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is harmful rather than having a vulnerability that can be exploited. The source of this information is the OpenSSF malicious packages database, referenced by GHSA advisory GHSA-5r8f-wvxp-4g74 and OSV ID MAL-2026-8719. No patch or remediation details are provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'slnprobe5' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload of the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'slnprobe5' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and security advisories for any updates or safer alternatives.
Malicious code in slnprobe5 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'slnprobe5' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'slnprobe5' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code, classified under the malicious-package category. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is harmful rather than having a vulnerability that can be exploited. The source of this information is the OpenSSF malicious packages database, referenced by GHSA advisory GHSA-5r8f-wvxp-4g74 and OSV ID MAL-2026-8719. No patch or remediation details are provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'slnprobe5' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload of the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'slnprobe5' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and security advisories for any updates or safer alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8719
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5r8f-wvxp-4g74"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba3df44ab8fbf7c7c7eb5
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:03:43 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:51:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:41:59 UTC
Views: 4
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