Malicious code in zlam_hjang (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (f13379237a79f8fe61d54f4b6f5cb3bb87a87fda77b49b0bdd42ba6c8b7d0e2d) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlam_hjang/MAL-2026-9630.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zlam_hjang' version 0.0.204 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the software itself. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zlam_hjang' version 0.0.204 package may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using or installing 'zlam_hjang' version 0.0.204. No official patch or fix is available. Users should remove this package if already installed and verify their environment for any signs of compromise. Use trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Malicious code in zlam_hjang (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (f13379237a79f8fe61d54f4b6f5cb3bb87a87fda77b49b0bdd42ba6c8b7d0e2d) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlam_hjang/MAL-2026-9630.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zlam_hjang' version 0.0.204 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the software itself. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zlam_hjang' version 0.0.204 package may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using or installing 'zlam_hjang' version 0.0.204. No official patch or fix is available. Users should remove this package if already installed and verify their environment for any signs of compromise. Use trusted sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9630
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3322-j4q7-8349"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba22844ab8fbf7c7ab6e5
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:56:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:08:01 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:33:36 UTC
Views: 14
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