testproxyxx (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects testproxyxxSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove testproxyxx 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-2026-8988
What to do
Remove testproxyxx 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemstestproxyxxpkg:gem/testproxyxxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'testproxyxx' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.