Malicious code in steelproxymod (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'steelproxymod' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'steelproxymod' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8905). This is a case of a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem, representing a supply chain risk. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or fix is documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'steelproxymod' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package's malicious nature. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in a package can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'steelproxymod' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or replacement packages.
Malicious code in steelproxymod (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'steelproxymod' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'steelproxymod' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8905). This is a case of a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem, representing a supply chain risk. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or fix is documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'steelproxymod' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package's malicious nature. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in a package can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'steelproxymod' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or replacement packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8905
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8m2w-fr7h-5g97"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba38744ab8fbf7c7c453c
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:31:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:39:09 UTC
Views: 5
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