Malicious code in yardxabc888 (RubyGems)
--- _-= 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))
AI Analysis
Technical 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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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. Patch status is not applicable; no official fix exists.
Malicious code in yardxabc888 (RubyGems)
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))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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. Patch status is not applicable; no official fix exists.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9553
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-gpwg-vwqj-qv75"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba24d44ab8fbf7c7ac3c3
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:57:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:16:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 01:20:12 UTC
Views: 9
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