MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

vcssvnpdfx1 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects vcssvnpdfx1Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove vcssvnpdfx1 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-9119

What to do

Remove vcssvnpdfx1 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
RubyGemsvcssvnpdfx1`pkg:gem/vcssvnpdfx1`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'vcssvnpdfx1' 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 specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided. There is no known exploit in the wild reported for this package. No patch or remediation guidance is available.

Impact

The presence of malicious code in the 'vcssvnpdfx1' package could lead to unauthorized actions if the package is installed and executed. However, no specific impact details or known exploits in the wild are reported. The risk is primarily from the potential for malicious behavior inherent in the package code.

Defensive guidance

Users should avoid installing or using the 'vcssvnpdfx1' package version 0.0.1. If already installed, remove the package to mitigate risk. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious-packages database for updates or remediation guidance.

Summary

The 'vcssvnpdfx1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository and the GCVE database. This classification indicates that the package contains code intended to perform unauthorized or harmful actions. No further technical details, such as the type of malicious behavior or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. No CVSS score or severity rating is assigned by the database.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-7cp4-mxqm-r6p8 (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 18 Jul 2026, 21:06 UTC

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