Malicious code in zwagback (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (46e6e15fdcfe4061a64b94e4408022645e938dce2a71c7fd39d9cd0ab088ebc7) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwagback/MAL-2026-9830.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwagback' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and cataloged under MAL-2026-9830. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a CVSS score. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods. No official patch or fix is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwagback' package version 0.0.1 may result in the execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. Since no exploits in the wild are known, the immediate risk may be limited to environments that have installed this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwagback' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the recommended action is to remove this package if installed and avoid installing it in the future. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or safer alternative packages.
Malicious code in zwagback (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (46e6e15fdcfe4061a64b94e4408022645e938dce2a71c7fd39d9cd0ab088ebc7) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwagback/MAL-2026-9830.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwagback' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and cataloged under MAL-2026-9830. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a CVSS score. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods. No official patch or fix is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwagback' package version 0.0.1 may result in the execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. Since no exploits in the wild are known, the immediate risk may be limited to environments that have installed this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwagback' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the recommended action is to remove this package if installed and avoid installing it in the future. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or safer alternative packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9830
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-m982-34fx-gm88"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1cf44ab8fbf7c7a4ce9
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:44:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 23:32:32 UTC
Views: 9
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