MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

wpment (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects wpmentSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove wpment 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-2026-9443

What to do

Remove wpment 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
RubyGemswpment`pkg:gem/wpment`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'wpment' 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. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Impact

Using or including the 'wpment' package version 0.0.1 in software projects may introduce malicious code, potentially compromising the integrity and security of affected systems. However, no specific exploitation details or impact scenarios are provided, and no known active exploits have been reported.

Defensive guidance

Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using 'wpment' version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their dependencies and verify their environments for any signs of compromise if it was previously used.

Summary

The 'wpment' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious-packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9443. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature rather than a conventional software vulnerability.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-7vf7-3wvg-qg7f (opens in a new tab)

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