Malicious code in zwcalx1 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (53ea85b37f1e870d25a2047b9594c877305421d76ba5747436886db16b493930) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwcalx1/MAL-2026-9840.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwcalx1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.484 is recognized as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and GHSA-malware sources. The package contains malicious code, but no further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the available data. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwcalx1' package version 0.0.484 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwcalx1' package version 0.0.484. Users should remove or replace this package if present in their environments. Monitor vendor or security advisories for any updates or official remediation.
Malicious code in zwcalx1 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (53ea85b37f1e870d25a2047b9594c877305421d76ba5747436886db16b493930) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwcalx1/MAL-2026-9840.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwcalx1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.484 is recognized as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and GHSA-malware sources. The package contains malicious code, but no further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the available data. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwcalx1' package version 0.0.484 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwcalx1' package version 0.0.484. Users should remove or replace this package if present in their environments. Monitor vendor or security advisories for any updates or official remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9840
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-cwj6-g339-fx66"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ca44ab8fbf7c7a4b76
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:43:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/27/2026, 01:21:39 UTC
Views: 9
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