Malicious code in zrzx2bfe6e (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a3568de53c53a19277f346c9b336c4d09430042432b4ba5e237bc22c68d6a7a0) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzx2bfe6e/MAL-2026-9773.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'zrzx2bfe6e' at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9773). This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. No further technical details, such as vulnerability type or exploitation methods, are provided. There is no vendor patch or remediation information available, and no known active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zrzx2bfe6e' version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of harmful code within affected environments. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zrzx2bfe6e' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this package is identified as malicious and no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor dependency sources and use trusted package repositories to prevent inclusion of malicious packages.
Malicious code in zrzx2bfe6e (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a3568de53c53a19277f346c9b336c4d09430042432b4ba5e237bc22c68d6a7a0) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzx2bfe6e/MAL-2026-9773.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'zrzx2bfe6e' at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9773). This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. No further technical details, such as vulnerability type or exploitation methods, are provided. There is no vendor patch or remediation information available, and no known active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zrzx2bfe6e' version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of harmful code within affected environments. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zrzx2bfe6e' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this package is identified as malicious and no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor dependency sources and use trusted package repositories to prevent inclusion of malicious packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9773
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2qrr-8g84-9669"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ed44ab8fbf7c7aa485
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:50:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 16:09:13 UTC
Views: 9
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