Malicious code in watpdf884 (RubyGems)
The watpdf884 RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation is currently documented. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The watpdf884 RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate code. The package is flagged under MAL-2026-9312 and GHSA-j6h8-39mf-9w8h. There is no CVSS score or detailed exploit information available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The threat is specific to the exact version 0.0.1 of watpdf884.
Potential Impact
Use of the watpdf884 RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install and run this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the presence of malicious code poses a significant risk if the package is used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using watpdf884 version 0.0.1 entirely. There is no patch or official fix available. Users should remove this package if installed and verify their dependency sources to prevent installation of malicious packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in watpdf884 (RubyGems)
Description
The watpdf884 RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation is currently documented. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The watpdf884 RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate code. The package is flagged under MAL-2026-9312 and GHSA-j6h8-39mf-9w8h. There is no CVSS score or detailed exploit information available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The threat is specific to the exact version 0.0.1 of watpdf884.
Potential Impact
Use of the watpdf884 RubyGem version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install and run this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the presence of malicious code poses a significant risk if the package is used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using watpdf884 version 0.0.1 entirely. There is no patch or official fix available. Users should remove this package if installed and verify their dependency sources to prevent installation of malicious packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9312
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-j6h8-39mf-9w8h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba2c244ab8fbf7c7afd32
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:58:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:46:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 04:59:21 UTC
Views: 5
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