Malicious code in v8zzgbqvirfx (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'v8zzgbqvirfx' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is classified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'v8zzgbqvirfx' in the RubyGems ecosystem at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9095. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a patch. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are documented in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install it. Since it is a malicious package, the impact depends on the nature of the embedded malicious code, which is not detailed here. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'v8zzgbqvirfx' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or official remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Malicious code in v8zzgbqvirfx (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'v8zzgbqvirfx' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is classified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
The package 'v8zzgbqvirfx' in the RubyGems ecosystem at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9095. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a patch. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are documented in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install it. Since it is a malicious package, the impact depends on the nature of the embedded malicious code, which is not detailed here. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'v8zzgbqvirfx' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or official remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9095
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-phqm-m899-7jgm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba32d44ab8fbf7c7bf64f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:09:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 15:34:58 UTC
Views: 11
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