Malicious code in zw_downloadops (RubyGems)
--- _-= 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))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Malicious code in zw_downloadops (RubyGems)
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))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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