Malicious code in wptfrep (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (0aa89cdc8b52e860b4155afded22538bb854d4051fedd4b88bef28ddddb08827) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/wptfrep/MAL-2026-9483.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'wptfrep' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is flagged as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-6fx8-qp5q-8xc9. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or use it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'wptfrep' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution, potentially compromising their systems or data. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'wptfrep' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safe alternatives.
Malicious code in wptfrep (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (0aa89cdc8b52e860b4155afded22538bb854d4051fedd4b88bef28ddddb08827) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/wptfrep/MAL-2026-9483.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'wptfrep' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is flagged as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-6fx8-qp5q-8xc9. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or use it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'wptfrep' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution, potentially compromising their systems or data. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'wptfrep' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safe alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9483
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6fx8-qp5q-8xc9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba27044ab8fbf7c7ad6ae
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:36 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:24:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 18:06:47 UTC
Views: 11
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