Malicious code in zswcal2 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e0483587981161a04001a69b33849530c1cf3da3a94fc2ffee4fe6363775c2ea) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zswcal2/MAL-2026-9798.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zswcal2' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been classified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if installed or executed. There is no detailed information about the specific behavior or exploitation methods of the malicious code. No CVSS score or severity rating is provided by the source data.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'zswcal2' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems where it is deployed. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data theft, system compromise, or unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zswcal2' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Users should verify the integrity and trustworthiness of RubyGems packages before installation. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes related to this package.
Malicious code in zswcal2 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e0483587981161a04001a69b33849530c1cf3da3a94fc2ffee4fe6363775c2ea) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zswcal2/MAL-2026-9798.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zswcal2' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been classified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if installed or executed. There is no detailed information about the specific behavior or exploitation methods of the malicious code. No CVSS score or severity rating is provided by the source data.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'zswcal2' version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems where it is deployed. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data theft, system compromise, or unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zswcal2' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Users should verify the integrity and trustworthiness of RubyGems packages before installation. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes related to this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9798
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wh2f-mghv-frp2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1df44ab8fbf7c7aa18f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:48:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 08:24:52 UTC
Views: 4
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