Malicious code in zwkact3 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c6947151273df7bef11185527e16e192bad361311182ac99a5f92f7e564311ef) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwkact3/MAL-2026-9857.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zwkact3' version 0.0.3287 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'zwkact3' package version 0.0.3287 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within the environment where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk system compromise, data theft, or other unauthorized actions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the affected version (=0.0.3287) of the 'zwkact3' package. Users should verify package integrity and source authenticity before installation. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Malicious code in zwkact3 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c6947151273df7bef11185527e16e192bad361311182ac99a5f92f7e564311ef) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwkact3/MAL-2026-9857.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zwkact3' version 0.0.3287 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'zwkact3' package version 0.0.3287 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within the environment where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk system compromise, data theft, or other unauthorized actions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided. The recommended action is to avoid using the affected version (=0.0.3287) of the 'zwkact3' package. Users should verify package integrity and source authenticity before installation. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9857
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qg7m-gx5g-f68x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1c144ab8fbf7c78d01a
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:41:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 21:47:27 UTC
Views: 10
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