slnstep8400 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects slnstep8400Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove slnstep8400 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-2026-8758
What to do
Remove slnstep8400 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsslnstep8400pkg:gem/slnstep8400Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGem package 'slnstep8400' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor or authoritative sources. No known active exploits have been reported in the wild.