Malicious code in swlicrep7a (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep7a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a security threat due to the presence of harmful content within its codebase. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep7a' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8942). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information is available. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swlicrep7a' 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 depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'swlicrep7a' package version 0.0.1. Review dependencies to ensure this package is not included. Monitor official advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package from RubyGems repositories.
Malicious code in swlicrep7a (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep7a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a security threat due to the presence of harmful content within its codebase. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep7a' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-8942). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information is available. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swlicrep7a' 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 depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'swlicrep7a' package version 0.0.1. Review dependencies to ensure this package is not included. Monitor official advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package from RubyGems repositories.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8942
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8w4h-rx56-w78h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba37344ab8fbf7c7c3ea6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:01:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:27:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 21:27:54 UTC
Views: 2
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