w9927x (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects w9927xSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove w9927x and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-9126
What to do
Remove w9927x 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsw9927xpkg:gem/w9927xOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGem package 'w9927x' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.