slnstep8425 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects slnstep8425Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove slnstep8425 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-2026-8759
What to do
Remove slnstep8425 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsslnstep8425pkg:gem/slnstep8425Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGem package 'slnstep8425' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious RubyGems database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided.