Malicious code in zwkact4 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d48e417a30a12b5d4d5ba357f168a3a12c971d03e61cc1ecc6a070669401d41c) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwkact4/MAL-2026-9858.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zwkact4' version 0.0.3289 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF's malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9858. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, indicating this is a known malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a fix. No exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zwkact4' version 0.0.3289 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within affected environments. The specific impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwkact4' package version 0.0.3289 and remove it if already present. Users should verify package sources and rely on trusted RubyGems packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zwkact4 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d48e417a30a12b5d4d5ba357f168a3a12c971d03e61cc1ecc6a070669401d41c) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwkact4/MAL-2026-9858.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zwkact4' version 0.0.3289 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF's malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9858. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, indicating this is a known malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a fix. No exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zwkact4' version 0.0.3289 could lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within affected environments. The specific impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. The recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwkact4' package version 0.0.3289 and remove it if already present. Users should verify package sources and rely on trusted RubyGems packages. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9858
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jh4h-269m-qrhc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1c144ab8fbf7c78d008
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:41:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:04:51 UTC
Views: 16
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