slwhg1453 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects slwhg1453Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove slwhg1453 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-2026-8796
What to do
Remove slwhg1453 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsslwhg1453pkg:gem/slwhg1453Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'slwhg1453' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.