Malicious code in xwandxml1 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (7fe84cb50393fa88d0893fa1cc476af65a7b5d128d10bb0c2169e627e7b4bd44) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xwandxml1/MAL-2026-9549.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The xwandxml1 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code, classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9549. This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a case of a package being intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score or detailed exploit data, and no patch or fix is currently documented. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the xwandxml1 version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent applications or environments. This can lead to compromise of system integrity, data confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. No specific impact details or exploit reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the xwandxml1 package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this malicious package. Use trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Malicious code in xwandxml1 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (7fe84cb50393fa88d0893fa1cc476af65a7b5d128d10bb0c2169e627e7b4bd44) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/xwandxml1/MAL-2026-9549.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The xwandxml1 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code, classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9549. This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a case of a package being intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score or detailed exploit data, and no patch or fix is currently documented. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the xwandxml1 version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent applications or environments. This can lead to compromise of system integrity, data confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. No specific impact details or exploit reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the xwandxml1 package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this malicious package. Use trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9549
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8pmw-jv9g-4hj9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba24d44ab8fbf7c7ac3cf
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:17:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 06:31:01 UTC
Views: 7
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