MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

zlx19317 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects zlx19317Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove zlx19317 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-2026-9658

What to do

Remove zlx19317 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
RubyGemszlx19317`pkg:gem/zlx19317`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c6495e142f406da663b6dfc91eaf9cfe32b9ca810d22af05a3f379071fdb1b9d) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlx19317/MAL-2026-9658.json))

Impact

Use of the 'zlx19317' package version 0.0.1 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent software projects. Specific impacts are not detailed, and no known active exploitation has been reported. The presence of malicious code can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload, but such specifics are not provided.

Defensive guidance

Avoid using the 'zlx19317' package version 0.0.1. Users should verify dependencies and replace this package with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.

Summary

The package 'zlx19317' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This identification is based on source data from the GHSA malware repository. There are no further technical details, exploit descriptions, or vulnerability classifications provided. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.

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Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 18 Jul 2026, 17:04 UTC

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