Malicious code in swc422 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'swc422' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a known malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'swc422' version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8917). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No official patch or fix is indicated, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swc422' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swc422' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this malicious package. Monitor RubyGems sources and use trusted packages only.
Malicious code in swc422 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'swc422' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a known malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'swc422' version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8917). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No official patch or fix is indicated, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swc422' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swc422' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the primary mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this malicious package. Monitor RubyGems sources and use trusted packages only.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8917
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g2wq-ppxx-7g36"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba38344ab8fbf7c7c41a1
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:30:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:17:52 UTC
Views: 5
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