Malicious code in zpx52541us (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d71410b0619dacb5e8bfe074b1234a343bd6a33a7f980e8f3b75db829ae07a47) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zpx52541us/MAL-2026-9688.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zpx52541us' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. It is listed under the MAL-2026-9688 identifier and has an alias GHSA-98xv-476c-j7j7. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package should be considered untrusted and potentially harmful.
Potential Impact
Using or installing the 'zpx52541us' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the environment, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'zpx52541us' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not include this package in any software supply chain. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in zpx52541us (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d71410b0619dacb5e8bfe074b1234a343bd6a33a7f980e8f3b75db829ae07a47) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zpx52541us/MAL-2026-9688.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zpx52541us' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. It is listed under the MAL-2026-9688 identifier and has an alias GHSA-98xv-476c-j7j7. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package should be considered untrusted and potentially harmful.
Potential Impact
Using or installing the 'zpx52541us' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the environment, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'zpx52541us' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not include this package in any software supply chain. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9688
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-98xv-476c-j7j7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba20f44ab8fbf7c7ab0d8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:01:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 17:36:08 UTC
Views: 10
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