tryc4xzz (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects tryc4xzzSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove tryc4xzz 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-2026-9015
What to do
Remove tryc4xzz 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemstryc4xzzpkg:gem/tryc4xzzOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'tryc4xzz' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its behavior are provided. There is no known exploit in the wild reported for this package. No patch or remediation is indicated.