Malicious code in sprox-c160-2git (RubyGems)
The sprox-c160-2git RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The sprox-c160-2git package at version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code. This was reported by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2026-8874 and GHSA-vgqm-cvwv-38gm. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond the classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the sprox-c160-2git version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where this package is installed. No known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is available. The best mitigation is to avoid using sprox-c160-2git version 0.0.1 and remove it from any environments where it is present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer package alternatives.
Malicious code in sprox-c160-2git (RubyGems)
Description
The sprox-c160-2git RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The sprox-c160-2git package at version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code. This was reported by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2026-8874 and GHSA-vgqm-cvwv-38gm. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond the classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the sprox-c160-2git version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where this package is installed. No known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is available. The best mitigation is to avoid using sprox-c160-2git version 0.0.1 and remove it from any environments where it is present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer package alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8874
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vgqm-cvwv-38gm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba39544ab8fbf7c7c476a
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:29 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:35:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 08:51:10 UTC
Views: 10
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