Malicious code in wandscal (RubyGems)
The wandscal RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The wandscal package version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This was reported by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and cataloged under MAL-2026-9251 and GHSA-w992-f5jx-pj29. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is specific to the single version 0.0.1 of the wandscal package.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use wandscal version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed, but supply chain attacks can lead to compromise of systems or data where the package is used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the wandscal package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package if installed and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Malicious code in wandscal (RubyGems)
Description
The wandscal RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wandscal package version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This was reported by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and cataloged under MAL-2026-9251 and GHSA-w992-f5jx-pj29. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is specific to the single version 0.0.1 of the wandscal package.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use wandscal version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed, but supply chain attacks can lead to compromise of systems or data where the package is used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the wandscal package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package if installed and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9251
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w992-f5jx-pj29"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba2dd44ab8fbf7c7b0653
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:59:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:52:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 01:45:35 UTC
Views: 12
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