Malicious code in zpx52493gg (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (de2d48c256b6e7219a1d3b89270571f4678ed97865c5926694be569d825d3f6d) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zpx52493gg/MAL-2026-9674.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zpx52493gg' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF project and recorded under advisory MAL-2026-9674. The advisory indicates the presence of malicious code but does not provide further technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics. There is no CVSS score or known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zpx52493gg' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload and execution context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zpx52493gg' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal of the package from repositories.
Malicious code in zpx52493gg (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (de2d48c256b6e7219a1d3b89270571f4678ed97865c5926694be569d825d3f6d) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zpx52493gg/MAL-2026-9674.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zpx52493gg' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF project and recorded under advisory MAL-2026-9674. The advisory indicates the presence of malicious code but does not provide further technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics. There is no CVSS score or known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zpx52493gg' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload and execution context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zpx52493gg' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal of the package from repositories.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9674
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qj39-45wx-fp43"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba21344ab8fbf7c7ab149
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:56:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:02:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 22:15:25 UTC
Views: 6
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