Malicious code in steelproxycab (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'steelproxycab' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'steelproxycab' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8904). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'steelproxycab' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'steelproxycab' package version 0.0.1. Remove any installations of this package from systems and replace with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF advisories for further guidance.
Malicious code in steelproxycab (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'steelproxycab' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'steelproxycab' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8904). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'steelproxycab' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'steelproxycab' package version 0.0.1. Remove any installations of this package from systems and replace with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF advisories for further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8904
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-59c8-mggj-g6qv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba38744ab8fbf7c7c453f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:31:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 08:33:10 UTC
Views: 7
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