Malicious code in wmwk5ab (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'wmwk5ab' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'wmwk5ab' at version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. The package is identified by the alias GHSA-q6jh-22rh-6chg and tracked under MAL-2026-9399.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'wmwk5ab' version 0.0.1 could lead to execution of harmful code within the environment where it is installed. Specific impacts are not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, system integrity, or unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'wmwk5ab' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package if installed and source dependencies only from trusted and verified packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates.
Malicious code in wmwk5ab (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'wmwk5ab' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'wmwk5ab' at version 0.0.1 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. The package is identified by the alias GHSA-q6jh-22rh-6chg and tracked under MAL-2026-9399.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'wmwk5ab' version 0.0.1 could lead to execution of harmful code within the environment where it is installed. Specific impacts are not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, system integrity, or unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'wmwk5ab' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package if installed and source dependencies only from trusted and verified packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9399
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-q6jh-22rh-6chg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba29744ab8fbf7c7ae7a1
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:58:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:37:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 17:36:18 UTC
Views: 6
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