Malicious code in southproxybzr (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'southproxybzr' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'southproxybzr' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2026-8841 and GHSA-8248-7p7q-7f35. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS score provided, and no vendor advisory or patch information is available. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'southproxybzr' package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'southproxybzr' package version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package from environments. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to this package. Check official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in southproxybzr (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'southproxybzr' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation is currently provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'southproxybzr' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2026-8841 and GHSA-8248-7p7q-7f35. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS score provided, and no vendor advisory or patch information is available. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'southproxybzr' package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'southproxybzr' package version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package from environments. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to this package. Check official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8841
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8248-7p7q-7f35"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba3a544ab8fbf7c7c52ad
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:38:44 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:39:10 UTC
Views: 6
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