Malicious code in testhgabc42 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'testhgabc42' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'testhgabc42' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8979). This classification indicates the package itself is intentionally harmful or designed to perform unauthorized actions. No further technical details, such as vulnerability type or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available for this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'testhgabc42' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the malicious payload. However, no specific impact scenarios or exploit details are documented, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this package is identified as malicious, the recommended action is to avoid installing or to immediately remove 'testhgabc42' version 0.0.1 from all environments. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure no transitive inclusion of this package occurs. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Malicious code in testhgabc42 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'testhgabc42' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'testhgabc42' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8979). This classification indicates the package itself is intentionally harmful or designed to perform unauthorized actions. No further technical details, such as vulnerability type or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available for this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'testhgabc42' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the malicious payload. However, no specific impact scenarios or exploit details are documented, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this package is identified as malicious, the recommended action is to avoid installing or to immediately remove 'testhgabc42' version 0.0.1 from all environments. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure no transitive inclusion of this package occurs. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-8979
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4xc9-jmcv-r64h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba36744ab8fbf7c7c2601
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:01:43 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:24:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 08:58:34 UTC
Views: 8
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