Malicious code in vcshgx1 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'vcshgx1' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'vcshgx1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package, as documented by the OpenSSF and referenced in the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-v472-qcx7-wqhm). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond its classification as malicious code. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'vcshgx1' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'vcshgx1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives.
Malicious code in vcshgx1 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'vcshgx1' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'vcshgx1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package, as documented by the OpenSSF and referenced in the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-v472-qcx7-wqhm). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description beyond its classification as malicious code. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'vcshgx1' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'vcshgx1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9117
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v472-qcx7-wqhm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba32144ab8fbf7c7bf0ab
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:06:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 20:27:42 UTC
Views: 6
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