Malicious code in swaim6a (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'swaim6a' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No CVSS score is available for this threat.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'swaim6a' at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8914). This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. There is no detailed technical information or exploit data provided beyond the identification of the package as malicious. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swaim6a' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, which can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install it. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload within the package, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swaim6a' package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or safer alternatives.
Malicious code in swaim6a (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'swaim6a' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No CVSS score is available for this threat.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'swaim6a' at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8914). This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. There is no detailed technical information or exploit data provided beyond the identification of the package as malicious. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swaim6a' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, which can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install it. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload within the package, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swaim6a' package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or safer alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8914
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-52r6-fqc7-4xrr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba38344ab8fbf7c7c41aa
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:30:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 06:24:07 UTC
Views: 13
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