Malicious code in webpack-dev-server (RubyGems)
Malicious code was identified in specific versions of the webpack-dev-server package distributed via RubyGems. The affected versions include 9.1.0, 9.9.0, 9.9.1, 9.9.8, and 9.9.9. This issue is classified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The webpack-dev-server package for RubyGems contains malicious code in the specified versions. This is documented under the OSV ID MAL-2025-6629 and GHSA advisory GHSA-3r7c-pwq8-c9j6. The threat is categorized as a malicious package insertion rather than a software vulnerability. No detailed technical exploitation information or impact metrics are provided. The affected versions are explicitly identified as =9.1.0, =9.9.0, =9.9.1, =9.9.8, and =9.9.9. No patch or fix information is available from the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in these specific versions of webpack-dev-server could lead to compromise of systems using these packages. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using the affected versions (=9.1.0, =9.9.0, =9.9.1, =9.9.8, =9.9.9) of webpack-dev-server. Consider using versions not listed as affected or obtaining the package from trusted sources. Monitor official advisories for updates on fixes or mitigations.
Malicious code in webpack-dev-server (RubyGems)
Description
Malicious code was identified in specific versions of the webpack-dev-server package distributed via RubyGems. The affected versions include 9.1.0, 9.9.0, 9.9.1, 9.9.8, and 9.9.9. This issue is classified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The webpack-dev-server package for RubyGems contains malicious code in the specified versions. This is documented under the OSV ID MAL-2025-6629 and GHSA advisory GHSA-3r7c-pwq8-c9j6. The threat is categorized as a malicious package insertion rather than a software vulnerability. No detailed technical exploitation information or impact metrics are provided. The affected versions are explicitly identified as =9.1.0, =9.9.0, =9.9.1, =9.9.8, and =9.9.9. No patch or fix information is available from the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in these specific versions of webpack-dev-server could lead to compromise of systems using these packages. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using the affected versions (=9.1.0, =9.9.0, =9.9.1, =9.9.8, =9.9.9) of webpack-dev-server. Consider using versions not listed as affected or obtaining the package from trusted sources. Monitor official advisories for updates on fixes or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-6629
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3r7c-pwq8-c9j6"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba30544ab8fbf7c7be348
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:00:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 23:22:23 UTC
Views: 15
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