swsubrep7a (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects swsubrep7aSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove swsubrep7a 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-2026-8961
What to do
Remove swsubrep7a 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsswsubrep7apkg:gem/swsubrep7aOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'swsubrep7a' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious package database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.