Malicious code in tmpxyz984024x (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'tmpxyz984024x' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and tracked under MAL-2026-9002. 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 provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'tmpxyz984024x' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF project and recorded under the identifier MAL-2026-9002. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package upload rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no official patch or fix has been documented. The package should be considered unsafe to use.
Potential Impact
Using the malicious package 'tmpxyz984024x' 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 payload, although specific impacts are not detailed in the available data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'tmpxyz984024x' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or official guidance. Consider using trusted and verified packages only.
Malicious code in tmpxyz984024x (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'tmpxyz984024x' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and tracked under MAL-2026-9002. 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 provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'tmpxyz984024x' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF project and recorded under the identifier MAL-2026-9002. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package upload rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no official patch or fix has been documented. The package should be considered unsafe to use.
Potential Impact
Using the malicious package 'tmpxyz984024x' 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 payload, although specific impacts are not detailed in the available data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'tmpxyz984024x' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or official guidance. Consider using trusted and verified packages only.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9002
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-56cq-5x6h-q9hg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba35944ab8fbf7c7c0a79
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:01:29 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:21:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 15:35:22 UTC
Views: 10
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