Malicious code in southregtestabc (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'southregtestabc' versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 contain malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'southregtestabc' RubyGems package versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 have been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8846). This indicates the package was intentionally crafted to perform harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its behavior. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'southregtestabc' RubyGems package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, unauthorized access, or system integrity issues.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'southregtestabc' package versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove these versions from their environments and replace them with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems sources and the OpenSSF repository for any updates or remediation announcements.
Malicious code in southregtestabc (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'southregtestabc' versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 contain malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'southregtestabc' RubyGems package versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 have been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8846). This indicates the package was intentionally crafted to perform harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its behavior. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'southregtestabc' RubyGems package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, unauthorized access, or system integrity issues.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'southregtestabc' package versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove these versions from their environments and replace them with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems sources and the OpenSSF repository for any updates or remediation announcements.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8846
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c5xc-vw75-849f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba3a544ab8fbf7c7c527b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:38:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 20:55:15 UTC
Views: 6
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