Malicious code in wptask2 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (179158e88f087813fc41154b91505a0daa7d62640f4fa1f55f7a8b0a87ded5c6) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/wptask2/MAL-2026-9482.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'wptask2' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package, meaning it contains intentionally harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2026-9482 and GHSA-pqhf-787g-g296. There is no further technical detail or exploit information provided. The package should be considered untrusted and potentially harmful.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'wptask2' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the malicious payload. No specific impact scenarios or exploit details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'wptask2' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, do not rely on this package. Use only trusted and verified RubyGems from official sources. Monitor for updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF advisories for any remediation or replacement guidance.
Malicious code in wptask2 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (179158e88f087813fc41154b91505a0daa7d62640f4fa1f55f7a8b0a87ded5c6) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/wptask2/MAL-2026-9482.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'wptask2' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package, meaning it contains intentionally harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2026-9482 and GHSA-pqhf-787g-g296. There is no further technical detail or exploit information provided. The package should be considered untrusted and potentially harmful.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'wptask2' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the malicious payload. No specific impact scenarios or exploit details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'wptask2' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, do not rely on this package. Use only trusted and verified RubyGems from official sources. Monitor for updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF advisories for any remediation or replacement guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9482
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-pqhf-787g-g296"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba27044ab8fbf7c7ad6b1
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:36 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:24:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 04:30:16 UTC
Views: 8
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