Malicious code in v17zzgbqvirfx (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'v17zzgbqvirfx' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package named 'v17zzgbqvirfx' at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9080). This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a case of a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No patch or fix has been indicated, and the package is not a cloud service. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
Using or installing the 'v17zzgbqvirfx' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'v17zzgbqvirfx' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not include this package in any projects. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in v17zzgbqvirfx (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'v17zzgbqvirfx' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package named 'v17zzgbqvirfx' at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9080). This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a case of a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No patch or fix has been indicated, and the package is not a cloud service. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
Using or installing the 'v17zzgbqvirfx' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'v17zzgbqvirfx' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not include this package in any projects. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9080
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vvpq-828x-4r36"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba33644ab8fbf7c7bffa8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:11:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 02:15:59 UTC
Views: 6
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