Malicious code in slq29388 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'slq29388' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a CVE score. There is no indication of a patch or fix available for this specific version. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is specific to the exact version 0.0.2 of the 'slq29388' RubyGem package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'slq29388' version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is catalogued under MAL-2026-8773. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a CVSS rating. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'slq29388' RubyGem version 0.0.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. Since it is a malicious package, the impact depends on the payload and intent of the embedded code, which is not detailed here.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'slq29388' RubyGem version 0.0.2. Remove any existing installations of this package from your environment. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not trust or use this package. Monitor dependency sources and use trusted repositories to prevent introduction of malicious packages.
Malicious code in slq29388 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'slq29388' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a CVE score. There is no indication of a patch or fix available for this specific version. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is specific to the exact version 0.0.2 of the 'slq29388' RubyGem package.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'slq29388' version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is catalogued under MAL-2026-8773. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a CVSS rating. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'slq29388' RubyGem version 0.0.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. Since it is a malicious package, the impact depends on the payload and intent of the embedded code, which is not detailed here.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'slq29388' RubyGem version 0.0.2. Remove any existing installations of this package from your environment. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not trust or use this package. Monitor dependency sources and use trusted repositories to prevent introduction of malicious packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8773
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xgq7-4h6p-3p6v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba3c544ab8fbf7c7c73ab
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:03:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:45:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 10:03:31 UTC
Views: 5
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