Malicious code in vcsfossilpdfx1 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'vcsfossilpdfx1' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'vcsfossilpdfx1' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9113. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation method. No patch or remediation information is provided, indicating that the package itself is inherently malicious rather than vulnerable in the traditional sense.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems where it is installed. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The impact is primarily the risk of introducing malicious functionality into dependent software environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'vcsfossilpdfx1' package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since this is a malicious package, remediation involves not installing or uninstalling the package rather than applying a patch. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and OpenSSF updates for any further guidance.
Malicious code in vcsfossilpdfx1 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'vcsfossilpdfx1' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The package 'vcsfossilpdfx1' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9113. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation method. No patch or remediation information is provided, indicating that the package itself is inherently malicious rather than vulnerable in the traditional sense.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems where it is installed. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The impact is primarily the risk of introducing malicious functionality into dependent software environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'vcsfossilpdfx1' package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since this is a malicious package, remediation involves not installing or uninstalling the package rather than applying a patch. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and OpenSSF updates for any further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9113
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vqpw-4c48-mwhc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba32144ab8fbf7c7bf0b7
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:07:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 04:22:41 UTC
Views: 9
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