Malicious code in zlfr19406 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (3ed5171cd8fe5223b9df6eddee33d1dd62d8ebd58bbb18aa7d09908be1981dfd) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlfr19406/MAL-2026-9651.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The zlfr19406 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9651. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the available data. The package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch or fix.
Potential Impact
Use of zlfr19406 version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The specific impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of systems that install or run this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the zlfr19406 RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and the OpenSSF malicious packages list for updates or safer alternatives.
Malicious code in zlfr19406 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (3ed5171cd8fe5223b9df6eddee33d1dd62d8ebd58bbb18aa7d09908be1981dfd) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlfr19406/MAL-2026-9651.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The zlfr19406 RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9651. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the available data. The package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch or fix.
Potential Impact
Use of zlfr19406 version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The specific impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of systems that install or run this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the zlfr19406 RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and the OpenSSF malicious packages list for updates or safer alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9651
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7jw8-9693-x4x3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba21f44ab8fbf7c7ab52c
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:56:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:05:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 03:16:50 UTC
Views: 12
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