Malicious code in swlicrep6a (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep6a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep6a' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database under MAL-2026-8941. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in a legitimate package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No patch or fix is available since the issue is the presence of malicious code in the package itself.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swlicrep6a' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swlicrep6a' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended action is to remove it from any environment where it is installed and to avoid installing it. No official patch or fix is available. Users should rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Malicious code in swlicrep6a (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep6a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep6a' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database under MAL-2026-8941. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in a legitimate package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No patch or fix is available since the issue is the presence of malicious code in the package itself.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swlicrep6a' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swlicrep6a' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended action is to remove it from any environment where it is installed and to avoid installing it. No official patch or fix is available. Users should rely on trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8941
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3x37-mgvw-q62q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba37444ab8fbf7c7c3ea9
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:01:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:28:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 05:54:49 UTC
Views: 9
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