Malicious code in watestabc128 (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'watestabc128' version 0.0.1 has been 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 'watestabc128' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9309). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged for containing malicious code but no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'watestabc128' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, specific impacts or exploitation details are not provided in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'watestabc128' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, removal or replacement with a trusted alternative is recommended. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor official advisories for updates.
Malicious code in watestabc128 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'watestabc128' version 0.0.1 has been 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 'watestabc128' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9309). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged for containing malicious code but no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'watestabc128' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, specific impacts or exploitation details are not provided in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'watestabc128' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, removal or replacement with a trusted alternative is recommended. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor official advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9309
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g49r-prx8-8xp4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba2c244ab8fbf7c7afd46
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:58:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:46:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 10:55:06 UTC
Views: 9
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