Malicious code in zq19156 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (3da26139c5a27f325b68307446e74b158824bd852474393f84415612bdba3156) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zq19156/MAL-2026-9696.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zq19156' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This identification is based on source data from the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA) and the OpenSSF repository. There is no further technical detail on the nature of the malicious code or its behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is available from the vendor or source.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zq19156' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using the 'zq19156' RubyGem version 0.0.1 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zq19156 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (3da26139c5a27f325b68307446e74b158824bd852474393f84415612bdba3156) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zq19156/MAL-2026-9696.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zq19156' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This identification is based on source data from the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA) and the OpenSSF repository. There is no further technical detail on the nature of the malicious code or its behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is available from the vendor or source.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zq19156' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using the 'zq19156' RubyGem version 0.0.1 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9696
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wrqm-x2m7-hvqh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba20b44ab8fbf7c7aafe0
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:59:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:33:02 UTC
Views: 18
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