Malicious code in zrzx5c3cc9 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e1fbf93cbd35dcb45e2a6c0a78b96dbd2d739609b50c78ceb27eb9072a0157b5) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzx5c3cc9/MAL-2026-9778.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zrzx5c3cc9' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been identified as malicious according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This designation indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if installed. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the malicious package 'zrzx5c3cc9' version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of the affected environment due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or using 'zrzx5c3cc9' version 0.0.1. There is no patch or fix available. Users should verify package authenticity and source before installation and rely on trusted repositories. Monitoring official advisories for updates is recommended.
Malicious code in zrzx5c3cc9 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e1fbf93cbd35dcb45e2a6c0a78b96dbd2d739609b50c78ceb27eb9072a0157b5) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzx5c3cc9/MAL-2026-9778.json))
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Technical Analysis
The package 'zrzx5c3cc9' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been identified as malicious according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This designation indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if installed. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the malicious package 'zrzx5c3cc9' version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of the affected environment due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid installing or using 'zrzx5c3cc9' version 0.0.1. There is no patch or fix available. Users should verify package authenticity and source before installation and rely on trusted repositories. Monitoring official advisories for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9778
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qcf8-rr38-72x3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1e844ab8fbf7c7aa3c8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:50:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 10:43:44 UTC
Views: 4
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