Malicious code in vanityzzgbqvirfx (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 contain malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 have been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that these versions of the package are intentionally harmful or contain backdoors or other malicious functionality. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' package may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where the package is installed. The specific impact is not detailed, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. However, the presence of malicious code in a package can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' RubyGems package versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install these versions. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Malicious code in vanityzzgbqvirfx (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 contain malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 have been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that these versions of the package are intentionally harmful or contain backdoors or other malicious functionality. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' package may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where the package is installed. The specific impact is not detailed, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. However, the presence of malicious code in a package can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'vanityzzgbqvirfx' RubyGems package versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install these versions. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9109
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-79r5-j4cq-4hv4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba32744ab8fbf7c7bf271
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:08:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 10:39:41 UTC
Views: 12
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