Malicious code in wpfoxrev (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'wpfoxrev' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'wpfoxrev' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9437. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature rather than a vulnerability exploitable through software flaws. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'wpfoxrev' package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded within the package. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code in a package can undermine trust in the software supply chain and potentially lead to unauthorized actions if the package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The best mitigation is to avoid using the 'wpfoxrev' package version 0.0.1 entirely. Users should remove this package from their environments if present and source dependencies only from trusted and verified packages. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or removals related to this package.
Malicious code in wpfoxrev (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'wpfoxrev' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'wpfoxrev' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9437. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature rather than a vulnerability exploitable through software flaws. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'wpfoxrev' package version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded within the package. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code in a package can undermine trust in the software supply chain and potentially lead to unauthorized actions if the package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The best mitigation is to avoid using the 'wpfoxrev' package version 0.0.1 entirely. Users should remove this package from their environments if present and source dependencies only from trusted and verified packages. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or removals related to this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9437
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2hv4-x3rh-g732"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba28444ab8fbf7c7ae03e
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:33:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 20:33:29 UTC
Views: 2
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