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Malicious code in zw_downloadops (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 07/07/2026 (07/07/2026, 12:14:12 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: zw_downloadops

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e1bf8119db93173ffdb98ac57594365d7939d81d4e9643279a25e5ee3bd7c792) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zw_downloadops/MAL-2026-9820.json))

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
zw_downloadops
pkg:gem/zw_downloadops
Affected versions
=0.0.1340

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 16:45:39 UTC

Technical Analysis

The zw_downloadops RubyGem at version 0.0.1340 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository and the GHSA advisory GHSA-83hw-pxhm-f9w6. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation vectors provided. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.

Potential Impact

Use of the zw_downloadops package version 0.0.1340 may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install or run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious code presence typically risks system compromise, data theft, or further malware deployment. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the zw_downloadops package version 0.0.1340. Since no patch or fixed version is provided, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and the OpenSSF repository for updates or safer alternatives. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check vendor or repository advisories for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-9820
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-83hw-pxhm-f9w6"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a5ba1d444ab8fbf7c7a9b3e

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:55:00 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:45:39 UTC

Last updated: 07/28/2026, 09:06:01 UTC

Views: 5

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