Malicious code in zrzxe65778 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (20b2e76281bff07bfbae9e89f0a81b56b704e0f69ece453707940263885b5da1) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzxe65778/MAL-2026-9782.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zrzxe65778' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been classified as malicious by the OpenSSF and is listed under the advisory MAL-2026-9782. The advisory indicates the presence of malicious code but does not provide further technical details or exploit mechanisms. There is no patch or remediation information available, and no known active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zrzxe65778' version 0.0.1 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within affected environments. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data, but inclusion of malicious code in a package typically risks system compromise, data theft, or other malicious activities.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zrzxe65778' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance regarding this package.
Malicious code in zrzxe65778 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (20b2e76281bff07bfbae9e89f0a81b56b704e0f69ece453707940263885b5da1) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zrzxe65778/MAL-2026-9782.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zrzxe65778' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been classified as malicious by the OpenSSF and is listed under the advisory MAL-2026-9782. The advisory indicates the presence of malicious code but does not provide further technical details or exploit mechanisms. There is no patch or remediation information available, and no known active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zrzxe65778' version 0.0.1 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within affected environments. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data, but inclusion of malicious code in a package typically risks system compromise, data theft, or other malicious activities.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zrzxe65778' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9782
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4974-42hw-92xg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1e844ab8fbf7c7aa3bc
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:49:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 20:21:15 UTC
Views: 2
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