Malicious code in slx55008 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'slx55008' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'slx55008' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This information is sourced from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and tracked under MAL-2026-8799 and GHSA-vfj2-8g5j-7vcm. There are no known exploits in the wild reported, and no patch or remediation details are provided. This represents a supply chain risk where installing or using this package could introduce malicious functionality into dependent software.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.1 may result in the introduction of malicious code into the software supply chain, potentially compromising the integrity and security of applications that depend on it. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected version (=0.0.1) of the 'slx55008' RubyGems package. Review and verify the integrity of dependencies before use. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Malicious code in slx55008 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'slx55008' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'slx55008' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This information is sourced from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and tracked under MAL-2026-8799 and GHSA-vfj2-8g5j-7vcm. There are no known exploits in the wild reported, and no patch or remediation details are provided. This represents a supply chain risk where installing or using this package could introduce malicious functionality into dependent software.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.1 may result in the introduction of malicious code into the software supply chain, potentially compromising the integrity and security of applications that depend on it. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected version (=0.0.1) of the 'slx55008' RubyGems package. Review and verify the integrity of dependencies before use. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8799
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vfj2-8g5j-7vcm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba3bd44ab8fbf7c7c6f37
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:03:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:43:09 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 16:25:18 UTC
Views: 6
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