Malicious code in w9927 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'w9927' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a security threat due to the presence of harmful code within its distribution. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided for this package version.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'w9927' at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-9125). This classification indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious content rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged under the GHSA identifier GHSA-g7r2-5qw2-cx2x.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'w9927' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies a high risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a patch, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'w9927' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package and verify dependencies to ensure it is not included transitively. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package. No official fix or patch is available.
Malicious code in w9927 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'w9927' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a security threat due to the presence of harmful code within its distribution. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided for this package version.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'w9927' at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-9125). This classification indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious content rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged under the GHSA identifier GHSA-g7r2-5qw2-cx2x.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'w9927' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies a high risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a patch, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'w9927' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package and verify dependencies to ensure it is not included transitively. Monitor trusted sources for any updates or advisories regarding this package. No official fix or patch is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9125
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g7r2-5qw2-cx2x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba31c44ab8fbf7c7bece0
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:06:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:25:30 UTC
Views: 35
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