Malicious code in zlam_httpalt (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (b47541aa2e70f48f03f83f3ef9fbdb0f80a7d519ef5729f44e350c6a2dbaf1c7) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlam_httpalt/MAL-2026-9632.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zlam_httpalt' version 0.0.202 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a report of a package containing harmful or malicious content. There is no detailed technical analysis or CVSS score available, and no official patch or fix is documented. The package should be considered unsafe for use.
Potential Impact
Using the malicious package 'zlam_httpalt' version 0.0.202 may lead to the execution of harmful code within affected environments. Specific impacts are not detailed, but the presence of malicious code generally risks system compromise, data theft, or other malicious activities depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zlam_httpalt' package version 0.0.202. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance.
Malicious code in zlam_httpalt (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (b47541aa2e70f48f03f83f3ef9fbdb0f80a7d519ef5729f44e350c6a2dbaf1c7) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlam_httpalt/MAL-2026-9632.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zlam_httpalt' version 0.0.202 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a report of a package containing harmful or malicious content. There is no detailed technical analysis or CVSS score available, and no official patch or fix is documented. The package should be considered unsafe for use.
Potential Impact
Using the malicious package 'zlam_httpalt' version 0.0.202 may lead to the execution of harmful code within affected environments. Specific impacts are not detailed, but the presence of malicious code generally risks system compromise, data theft, or other malicious activities depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zlam_httpalt' package version 0.0.202. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fix is available, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9632
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hvqv-2wg3-jh3f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba22844ab8fbf7c7ab6df
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:56:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:07:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 16:37:41 UTC
Views: 7
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