Malicious code in zrzst (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (74d13770a7b585aad63709d1ec4d3c18424fb5aa007f179e88e92d92f2760638) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzst/MAL-2026-9771.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zrzst' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-9771 and GHSA-84gq-xc3m-7ffq. There are no known exploits in the wild and no vendor advisory or patch information is available. The threat is specific to the RubyGems ecosystem and affects exactly version 0.0.1 of the package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zrzst' package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code due to the package's inherent malicious nature. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zrzst' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor for any updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF for further guidance.
Malicious code in zrzst (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (74d13770a7b585aad63709d1ec4d3c18424fb5aa007f179e88e92d92f2760638) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzst/MAL-2026-9771.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zrzst' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-9771 and GHSA-84gq-xc3m-7ffq. There are no known exploits in the wild and no vendor advisory or patch information is available. The threat is specific to the RubyGems ecosystem and affects exactly version 0.0.1 of the package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zrzst' package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code due to the package's inherent malicious nature. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zrzst' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor for any updates from the RubyGems repository or OpenSSF for further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9771
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-84gq-xc3m-7ffq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ed44ab8fbf7c7aa48b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:51:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 22:31:23 UTC
Views: 7
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