Malicious code in sq-mdc (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'sq-mdc' version 9.11.23 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'sq-mdc' RubyGems package at version 9.11.23 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a risk to users who install or use this specific version. There is no detailed technical description or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use 'sq-mdc' version 9.11.23 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can lead to compromise of systems, data leakage, or other security breaches depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using 'sq-mdc' version 9.11.23. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and rely on trusted package sources. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or OpenSSF updates for any remediation or safe versions. No official fix or patch is currently documented.
Malicious code in sq-mdc (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'sq-mdc' version 9.11.23 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'sq-mdc' RubyGems package at version 9.11.23 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a risk to users who install or use this specific version. There is no detailed technical description or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use 'sq-mdc' version 9.11.23 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can lead to compromise of systems, data leakage, or other security breaches depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using 'sq-mdc' version 9.11.23. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and rely on trusted package sources. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or OpenSSF updates for any remediation or safe versions. No official fix or patch is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-192918
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h6jf-262m-h7cg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba49e44ab8fbf7c7ea97f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:33:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:18:33 UTC
Views: 15
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