Malicious code in slnstep8250 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'slnstep8250' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and listed in their malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'slnstep8250' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8752). This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code rather than a traditional vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. The package is not a cloud service and no official fix or patch is documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'slnstep8250' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems where the package is installed. No specific exploit instances or impact scenarios are documented, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or remove the 'slnstep8250' RubyGem version 0.0.1 from all environments. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems before installation and rely on trusted sources. Monitor official advisories for any updates regarding remediation.
Malicious code in slnstep8250 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'slnstep8250' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and listed in their malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'slnstep8250' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8752). This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code rather than a traditional vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. The package is not a cloud service and no official fix or patch is documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'slnstep8250' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems where the package is installed. No specific exploit instances or impact scenarios are documented, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or remove the 'slnstep8250' RubyGem version 0.0.1 from all environments. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems before installation and rely on trusted sources. Monitor official advisories for any updates regarding remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8752
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g465-r3g2-h3p3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba3ce44ab8fbf7c7c7454
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:03:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:47:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 10:56:05 UTC
Views: 7
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