v17zzgbqvirfx (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects v17zzgbqvirfxSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove v17zzgbqvirfx 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-2026-9080
What to do
Remove v17zzgbqvirfx 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsv17zzgbqvirfxpkg:gem/v17zzgbqvirfxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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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.