MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

wp884 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects wp884Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove wp884 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-9426

What to do

Remove wp884 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
RubyGemswp884`pkg:gem/wp884`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'wp884' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.

Impact

Use of the 'wp884' version 0.0.1 package may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific exploit or impact details are documented.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using the 'wp884' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it from your dependencies and source repositories. Verify dependencies carefully and use trusted sources for RubyGems packages.

Summary

The RubyGems package 'wp884' at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9426. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as a malicious package.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-hvwj-54hg-jxfj (opens in a new tab)

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