Malicious code in xso71778568189 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e8fc68d67aee5673ddedfa5b169cea198b90618e3c51a80621ae4899795af686) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xso71778568189/MAL-2026-9535.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'xso71778568189' at version 0.0.1 is confirmed to contain malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and tracked under MAL-2026-9535. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'xso71778568189' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk compromise of the host system, data leakage, or unauthorized actions depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'xso71778568189' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Check official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages list for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in xso71778568189 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e8fc68d67aee5673ddedfa5b169cea198b90618e3c51a80621ae4899795af686) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xso71778568189/MAL-2026-9535.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'xso71778568189' at version 0.0.1 is confirmed to contain malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and tracked under MAL-2026-9535. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'xso71778568189' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk compromise of the host system, data leakage, or unauthorized actions depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'xso71778568189' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Check official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages list for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9535
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8fpc-x24x-vjvg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba25244ab8fbf7c7ac4b8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:06 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:18:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 05:25:32 UTC
Views: 6
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