Malicious code in wy2e45b008 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a7c218fe96dc5811aeb088a5318e19463ca1746a04437eb72dc64c6406561e86) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/wy2e45b008/MAL-2026-9509.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'wy2e45b008' at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious content, rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software. There is no further technical detail or exploit information available from the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package implies potential compromise of systems that install or run this package. However, specific impacts such as data theft, system compromise, or other malicious outcomes are not detailed in the provided information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'wy2e45b008' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package if installed and rely on trusted sources for RubyGems packages. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates.
Malicious code in wy2e45b008 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a7c218fe96dc5811aeb088a5318e19463ca1746a04437eb72dc64c6406561e86) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/wy2e45b008/MAL-2026-9509.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'wy2e45b008' at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious content, rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software. There is no further technical detail or exploit information available from the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package implies potential compromise of systems that install or run this package. However, specific impacts such as data theft, system compromise, or other malicious outcomes are not detailed in the provided information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'wy2e45b008' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package if installed and rely on trusted sources for RubyGems packages. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9509
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x3gw-q4vj-prx2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba25f44ab8fbf7c7ad0bc
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:21:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 20:28:08 UTC
Views: 2
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