Malicious code in wprox-c217-2fossil (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'wprox-c217-2fossil' 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. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided beyond its classification as malicious code.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'wprox-c217-2fossil' at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. It is cataloged under the identifier MAL-2026-9458 and GHSA-vhx3-xvpf-p9rq. There is no detailed CVSS score or further technical exploitation information available. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that incorporate it. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data, but the presence of malicious code generally risks integrity, confidentiality, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. Users should avoid using the affected version (=0.0.1) of the 'wprox-c217-2fossil' package. Remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious package database for updates or further guidance.
Malicious code in wprox-c217-2fossil (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'wprox-c217-2fossil' 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. No specific technical details about the malicious behavior are provided beyond its classification as malicious code.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'wprox-c217-2fossil' at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. It is cataloged under the identifier MAL-2026-9458 and GHSA-vhx3-xvpf-p9rq. There is no detailed CVSS score or further technical exploitation information available. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that incorporate it. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data, but the presence of malicious code generally risks integrity, confidentiality, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. Users should avoid using the affected version (=0.0.1) of the 'wprox-c217-2fossil' package. Remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious package database for updates or further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9458
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vhx3-xvpf-p9rq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba27944ab8fbf7c7adaeb
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:31:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 20:25:00 UTC
Views: 6
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