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Malicious code in windbeam_api (RubyGems)

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High
Published: 09/01/2025 (09/01/2025, 09:53:04 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: windbeam_api

Description

The RubyGems package 'windbeam_api' version 0.15.0 has been identified as malicious. It executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior, posing a security risk to users who install or run this package. No CVSS score is available for this threat.

Affected software

RubyGemsghsa
windbeam_api
Affected versions
=0.15.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 21:00:29 UTC

Technical Analysis

The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'windbeam_api' version 0.15.0 as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. The package is considered malicious because it executes commands linked to malicious activity. There is no detailed technical description of the exact commands or payloads involved. No official patch or remediation is documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Users who install or use 'windbeam_api' version 0.15.0 may be exposed to malicious code execution, which could compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the nature of the executed commands. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using 'windbeam_api' version 0.15.0. If already installed, remove the package and audit systems for any suspicious activity. Monitor the vendor or RubyGems advisories for any updates or official guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2025-46965
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-p7g3-973m-f395"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba30644ab8fbf7c7be364

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:06 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:00:29 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:16:57 UTC

Views: 18

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