MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

zlam_hjang (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects zlam_hjangSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove zlam_hjang 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-2026-9630

What to do

Remove zlam_hjang 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
RubyGemszlam_hjang`pkg:gem/zlam_hjang`Other threats	Affected =0.0.204	Fixed in–

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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))

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.

Defensive guidance

Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using or installing 'zlam_hjang' version 0.0.204. 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.

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.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-3322-j4q7-8349 (opens in a new tab)

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