Malicious code in wmwk4ab (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'wmwk4ab' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'wmwk4ab' version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9395). This classification indicates the presence of harmful code within the package, posing a security risk to users who install or use it. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS scoring provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'wmwk4ab' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally risk unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'wmwk4ab' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove it from any environments where it is present and to rely on trusted sources for RubyGems packages. No official patch or fix is available, so prevention by blocking or uninstalling is the primary defense.
Malicious code in wmwk4ab (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'wmwk4ab' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'wmwk4ab' version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9395). This classification indicates the presence of harmful code within the package, posing a security risk to users who install or use it. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS scoring provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'wmwk4ab' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally risk unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'wmwk4ab' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove it from any environments where it is present and to rely on trusted sources for RubyGems packages. No official patch or fix is available, so prevention by blocking or uninstalling is the primary defense.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9395
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xch7-gv45-2684"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba29744ab8fbf7c7ae7ad
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:58:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:37:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 08:01:04 UTC
Views: 11
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