Malicious code in zlfr18740 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (2bd29995fc0885ec87ed644d0c430a4f425ce0b4c69d92eea397e456579453e3) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlfr18740/MAL-2026-9650.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The zlfr18740 package version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2026-9650 and GHSA-25mv-px7j-p85c. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is categorized as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of zlfr18740 version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the zlfr18740 package version 0.0.1. Remove any installations of this package from your environment. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, do not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zlfr18740 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (2bd29995fc0885ec87ed644d0c430a4f425ce0b4c69d92eea397e456579453e3) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlfr18740/MAL-2026-9650.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The zlfr18740 package version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2026-9650 and GHSA-25mv-px7j-p85c. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is categorized as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of zlfr18740 version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the zlfr18740 package version 0.0.1. Remove any installations of this package from your environment. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, do not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9650
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-25mv-px7j-p85c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba21f44ab8fbf7c7ab52f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:56:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:05:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 04:20:52 UTC
Views: 9
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