Malicious code in southproxyhg (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'southproxyhg' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided for this package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'southproxyhg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is classified as malicious software according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8843). This classification indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if installed. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'southproxyhg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'southproxyhg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the recommended action is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in southproxyhg (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'southproxyhg' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided for this package.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'southproxyhg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is classified as malicious software according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8843). This classification indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if installed. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'southproxyhg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'southproxyhg' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the recommended action is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8843
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2rwx-9mrm-hwpp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba3a544ab8fbf7c7c529c
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:38:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 19:45:16 UTC
Views: 6
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