Malicious code in sprox-c160-0fossil (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package sprox-c160-0fossil version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patches or remediation guidance are provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The sprox-c160-0fossil RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code, as reported by the OpenSSF and tracked under MAL-2026-8861 and GHSA-3w63-2mw4-qv5h. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit methods are disclosed in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious sprox-c160-0fossil package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the payload of the malicious code. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code in a package can undermine trust in the software supply chain and potentially lead to unauthorized actions if the package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing or remove the sprox-c160-0fossil package version 0.0.1. Verify package authenticity before installation and rely on trusted sources. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal notices regarding this package.
Malicious code in sprox-c160-0fossil (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package sprox-c160-0fossil version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patches or remediation guidance are provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The sprox-c160-0fossil RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code, as reported by the OpenSSF and tracked under MAL-2026-8861 and GHSA-3w63-2mw4-qv5h. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit methods are disclosed in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious sprox-c160-0fossil package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the payload of the malicious code. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code in a package can undermine trust in the software supply chain and potentially lead to unauthorized actions if the package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing or remove the sprox-c160-0fossil package version 0.0.1. Verify package authenticity before installation and rely on trusted sources. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal notices regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8861
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3w63-2mw4-qv5h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba39b44ab8fbf7c7c4dc2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:36:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 11:21:34 UTC
Views: 4
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