Malicious code in wphimp (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'wphimp' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided in the source data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'wphimp' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. The package is flagged under the identifier MAL-2026-9438 and GHSA-6f98-57pp-vxwg. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'wphimp' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the environment where it is installed. This could potentially compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the nature of the malicious code, although specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or installing the 'wphimp' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Users should remove this version if already installed and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in wphimp (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'wphimp' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided in the source data.
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Technical Analysis
The 'wphimp' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. The package is flagged under the identifier MAL-2026-9438 and GHSA-6f98-57pp-vxwg. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'wphimp' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the environment where it is installed. This could potentially compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the nature of the malicious code, although specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or installing the 'wphimp' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Users should remove this version if already installed and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9438
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6f98-57pp-vxwg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba28444ab8fbf7c7ae03b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:33:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 06:00:15 UTC
Views: 9
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