MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

yardxabc888 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects yardxabc888Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove yardxabc888 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-9553

What to do

Remove yardxabc888 from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
RubyGemsyardxabc888`pkg:gem/yardxabc888`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (7ca78387aceb2481b18555b2ec751c8332c455fa4661f3a9bf970c17048a5ac3) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/yardxabc888/MAL-2026-9553.json))

Impact

Use of this package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install or run it. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using or installing the 'yardxabc888' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a patch, remediation involves removing or blocking this package from your environment. Monitor RubyGems sources and supply chain for similar malicious packages.

Summary

The 'yardxabc888' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is classified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. It is flagged under the MAL-2026-9553 identifier and GHSA-gpwg-vwqj-qv75 alias. The package is recognized as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patchable flaw. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-gpwg-vwqj-qv75 (opens in a new tab)

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Description

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