MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

uxjanwands2 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects uxjanwands2Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove uxjanwands2 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-9061

What to do

Remove uxjanwands2 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
RubyGemsuxjanwands2`pkg:gem/uxjanwands2`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The uxjanwands2 RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is specific to the exact version 0.0.1 of the uxjanwands2 RubyGem.

Impact

Use of the uxjanwands2 RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can lead to compromise of system integrity, data confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. No specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using the uxjanwands2 RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove any installations of this package from your environment. Since this is a malicious package, do not rely on patches but instead remove or block the package from your dependency management systems. Monitor for any unexpected or unauthorized package installations. Check vendor or ecosystem advisories for updates on this package.

Summary

The uxjanwands2 RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains backdoors or other malicious functionality. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring provided.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-753w-44pv-cqcf (opens in a new tab)

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