MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

ylam11778568568 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects ylam11778568568Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove ylam11778568568 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-2026-9556

What to do

Remove ylam11778568568 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
RubyGemsylam11778568568`pkg:gem/ylam11778568568`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 (34c10d9a9826b246391db5f0a8b9b057e69cbefc75a512fefc3340f9bfb6ddbf) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/ylam11778568568/MAL-2026-9556.json))

Impact

Use of the 'ylam11778568568' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available information. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using the 'ylam11778568568' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.

Summary

The RubyGems package 'ylam11778568568' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9556). This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised. There is no additional technical detail or vulnerability description beyond its classification as a malicious package.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-wq2g-8rjm-6h88 (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 18 Jul 2026, 17:16 UTC

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