Malicious code in xwandstestfoobarx (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (74a2e2e6ed4ad5a0d098f68c8e6347f9dd963774cdd140312713bff38409835e) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xwandstestfoobarx/MAL-2026-9548.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'xwandstestfoobarx' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GCVE database. This classification indicates that the package contains harmful or unauthorized code that could compromise systems using it. No further technical details, such as vulnerability type or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available for this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'xwandstestfoobarx' version 0.0.1 package may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent projects or environments. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'xwandstestfoobarx' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments if present and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems and security advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in xwandstestfoobarx (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (74a2e2e6ed4ad5a0d098f68c8e6347f9dd963774cdd140312713bff38409835e) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xwandstestfoobarx/MAL-2026-9548.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'xwandstestfoobarx' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GCVE database. This classification indicates that the package contains harmful or unauthorized code that could compromise systems using it. No further technical details, such as vulnerability type or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available for this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'xwandstestfoobarx' version 0.0.1 package may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent projects or environments. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'xwandstestfoobarx' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments if present and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems and security advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9548
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x5xc-mq6g-95h8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba24d44ab8fbf7c7ac3d2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:17:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 17:01:43 UTC
Views: 9
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