Malicious code in xsouthcal1 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e6c84eb68cf31a90b8211cfc3e898e2e4c910c1ad4b2096a7c0cb7a1b8eb5e1a) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xsouthcal1/MAL-2026-9537.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'xsouthcal1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rq2c-4w82-m85h). The advisory does not provide detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No CVSS score or severity rating is assigned, and no exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'xsouthcal1' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the available data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'xsouthcal1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation guidance.
Malicious code in xsouthcal1 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e6c84eb68cf31a90b8211cfc3e898e2e4c910c1ad4b2096a7c0cb7a1b8eb5e1a) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xsouthcal1/MAL-2026-9537.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'xsouthcal1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rq2c-4w82-m85h). The advisory does not provide detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No CVSS score or severity rating is assigned, and no exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'xsouthcal1' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the available data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'xsouthcal1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9537
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rq2c-4w82-m85h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba25244ab8fbf7c7ac4b2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:06 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:18:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 00:38:55 UTC
Views: 4
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