swd8402 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects swd8402Source GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove swd8402 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-8933
What to do
Remove swd8402 from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsswd8402pkg:gem/swd8402Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGem package 'swd8402' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical impact information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild and no official patch or remediation guidance is available.