Malicious code in zlx8866 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (8bb47f3ee5c6d22425996b45b647520759586b6b51d5a1c67dd8c7e604b2c62e) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlx8866/MAL-2026-9661.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zlx8866' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as malicious software. It is cataloged in the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under the MAL-2026-9661 identifier. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanism described, only that the package contains malicious code. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zlx8866' version 0.0.1 package may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent software environments. The specific impact or behavior of the malicious code is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zlx8866' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zlx8866 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (8bb47f3ee5c6d22425996b45b647520759586b6b51d5a1c67dd8c7e604b2c62e) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zlx8866/MAL-2026-9661.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zlx8866' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as malicious software. It is cataloged in the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under the MAL-2026-9661 identifier. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanism described, only that the package contains malicious code. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zlx8866' version 0.0.1 package may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent software environments. The specific impact or behavior of the malicious code is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zlx8866' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9661
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8jxh-cq37-p4h5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba21b44ab8fbf7c7ab4ce
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:56:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:04:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 11:12:36 UTC
Views: 9
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