Malicious code in swlicrep8a (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'swlicrep8a' 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 exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep8a' at version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8943). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swlicrep8a' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. No specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swlicrep8a' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in swlicrep8a (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'swlicrep8a' 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 exploitation information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'swlicrep8a' at version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8943). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published in the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'swlicrep8a' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. No specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'swlicrep8a' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8943
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w59x-pjfp-rvjh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba37344ab8fbf7c7c3ea3
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:01:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:27:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 20:02:12 UTC
Views: 7
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