Malicious code in swd8249a (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'swd8249a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious-packages database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'swd8249a' version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious-packages database. This identification is based on community and automated analysis of package contents. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond its classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swd8249a' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This could compromise the security of systems that install or run this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swd8249a' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this package is identified as malicious, remove it from any environments where it is installed. No official patch or fix is available; the recommended action is to not use or to uninstall this package.
Malicious code in swd8249a (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'swd8249a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious-packages database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'swd8249a' version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious-packages database. This identification is based on community and automated analysis of package contents. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond its classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swd8249a' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This could compromise the security of systems that install or run this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swd8249a' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this package is identified as malicious, remove it from any environments where it is installed. No official patch or fix is available; the recommended action is to not use or to uninstall this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8931
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-58jp-r76x-pp4x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba37844ab8fbf7c7c3f86
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:29:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 21:29:03 UTC
Views: 2
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