Malicious code in sprox-c160-4git (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package sprox-c160-4git version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The sprox-c160-4git RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is cataloged under MAL-2026-8886 and GHSA-mvq8-86w6-929w. There is no detailed technical vulnerability description or exploit method provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature.
Potential Impact
Using the malicious sprox-c160-4git package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded in the package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using sprox-c160-4git version 0.0.1. No patch or official fix is available. Users should remove this package from their environments if present and verify dependencies to ensure no indirect inclusion. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Malicious code in sprox-c160-4git (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package sprox-c160-4git version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The sprox-c160-4git RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is cataloged under MAL-2026-8886 and GHSA-mvq8-86w6-929w. There is no detailed technical vulnerability description or exploit method provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature.
Potential Impact
Using the malicious sprox-c160-4git package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded in the package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using sprox-c160-4git version 0.0.1. No patch or official fix is available. Users should remove this package from their environments if present and verify dependencies to ensure no indirect inclusion. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8886
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-mvq8-86w6-929w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba39044ab8fbf7c7c4645
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:33:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 03:07:56 UTC
Views: 5
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