Malicious code in swd8405 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'swd8405' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package uploaded to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'swd8405' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8934). This is a supply chain compromise where the package itself is malicious, potentially impacting any users who install this specific version. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Users who install the 'swd8405' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload within the package, which is not detailed in the provided data. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid installing or using the 'swd8405' package version 0.0.1. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in swd8405 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'swd8405' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package uploaded to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'swd8405' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8934). This is a supply chain compromise where the package itself is malicious, potentially impacting any users who install this specific version. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Users who install the 'swd8405' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload within the package, which is not detailed in the provided data. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid installing or using the 'swd8405' package version 0.0.1. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8934
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-r8gc-v72q-x5w4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba37844ab8fbf7c7c3f75
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:02:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:28:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 07:51:29 UTC
Views: 9
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