Malicious code in wcomp (RubyGems)
The wcomp RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The wcomp package version 0.0.1 in RubyGems has been identified as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and referenced by GHSA advisory GHSA-45m5-rj8x-58rc. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the wcomp RubyGem version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising the security and integrity of software that includes this package. No specific exploitation or impact details are documented, and no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using wcomp version 0.0.1 and remove it from projects if present. Consider using trusted and verified packages only.
Malicious code in wcomp (RubyGems)
Description
The wcomp RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wcomp package version 0.0.1 in RubyGems has been identified as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and referenced by GHSA advisory GHSA-45m5-rj8x-58rc. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the wcomp RubyGem version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising the security and integrity of software that includes this package. No specific exploitation or impact details are documented, and no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using wcomp version 0.0.1 and remove it from projects if present. Consider using trusted and verified packages only.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9323
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-45m5-rj8x-58rc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba2bd44ab8fbf7c7afbcd
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:58:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:45:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 20:24:58 UTC
Views: 4
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