Malicious code in wprox-c217-extra3 (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'wprox-c217-extra3' 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 with a patch. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'wprox-c217-extra3' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9466. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature rather than a software vulnerability with a fix. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No vendor advisory or patch information exists, indicating that remediation involves avoiding or removing this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'wprox-c217-extra3' RubyGem version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded within the package. Since it is a malicious package, it poses a direct security risk if incorporated into software projects or environments. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the presence of malicious code inherently risks unauthorized actions or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. The recommended mitigation is to avoid using or remove the 'wprox-c217-extra3' RubyGem version 0.0.1 from all environments. Verify dependencies and supply chain integrity to ensure this malicious package is not included. Monitor for updates from RubyGems or security advisories for further guidance.
Malicious code in wprox-c217-extra3 (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'wprox-c217-extra3' 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 with a patch. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'wprox-c217-extra3' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9466. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature rather than a software vulnerability with a fix. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No vendor advisory or patch information exists, indicating that remediation involves avoiding or removing this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'wprox-c217-extra3' RubyGem version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded within the package. Since it is a malicious package, it poses a direct security risk if incorporated into software projects or environments. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the presence of malicious code inherently risks unauthorized actions or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is available. The recommended mitigation is to avoid using or remove the 'wprox-c217-extra3' RubyGem version 0.0.1 from all environments. Verify dependencies and supply chain integrity to ensure this malicious package is not included. Monitor for updates from RubyGems or security advisories for further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9466
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h5xh-8h2c-7g4f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba27544ab8fbf7c7ad9d6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 20:30:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 17:13:02 UTC
Views: 6
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