Malicious code in zwagweek (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a8cd045f87ca53a42d1aba2d50c26d002e4c0b95ebf1e9b5f59d21e4b76d53a2) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwagweek/MAL-2026-9835.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwagweek' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and recorded under MAL-2026-9835. This designation means the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a security risk if used. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description is available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Using the 'zwagweek' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the environment, potentially compromising system integrity or security depending on the nature of the malicious payload. The exact impact is unspecified due to lack of detailed technical information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwagweek' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fix is available, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zwagweek (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a8cd045f87ca53a42d1aba2d50c26d002e4c0b95ebf1e9b5f59d21e4b76d53a2) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwagweek/MAL-2026-9835.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwagweek' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and recorded under MAL-2026-9835. This designation means the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a security risk if used. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description is available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Using the 'zwagweek' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into the environment, potentially compromising system integrity or security depending on the nature of the malicious payload. The exact impact is unspecified due to lack of detailed technical information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwagweek' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fix is available, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9835
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-gh7j-mcwq-3qjh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ca44ab8fbf7c7a4b94
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:43:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 05:55:54 UTC
Views: 5
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