Malicious code in xlambpdfconv (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (bb7075a8bd1f30931b013026d8d5821cfcb10596afb79c4db1d2ad52a408b524) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xlambpdfconv/MAL-2026-9532.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'xlambpdfconv' RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9532. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, indicating this is a case of a malicious package rather than a software flaw. No official patch or fix information is provided, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'xlambpdfconv' package version 0.0.1 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent projects or environments. This can compromise the integrity and security of systems using this package. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'xlambpdfconv' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in xlambpdfconv (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (bb7075a8bd1f30931b013026d8d5821cfcb10596afb79c4db1d2ad52a408b524) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xlambpdfconv/MAL-2026-9532.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'xlambpdfconv' RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9532. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, indicating this is a case of a malicious package rather than a software flaw. No official patch or fix information is provided, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'xlambpdfconv' package version 0.0.1 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent projects or environments. This can compromise the integrity and security of systems using this package. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'xlambpdfconv' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9532
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4rh5-739m-p8hw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba25644ab8fbf7c7ac7e9
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:18:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 16:07:06 UTC
Views: 7
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