wn5wknob2a (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects wn5wknob2aSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove wn5wknob2a and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-9412
What to do
Remove wn5wknob2a from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemswn5wknob2apkg:gem/wn5wknob2aOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'wn5wknob2a' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.