Malicious code in zwkopt17 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (69022de9b45b589ad61112f14e52602b15dbe5e67674509d795a5771a54c9091) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwkopt17/MAL-2026-9880.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'zwkopt17' at version 0.0.3508 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-5r36-55gc-3fcm. The package is identified as a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwkopt17' RubyGem version 0.0.3508 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This poses a risk to systems that install or run this package, potentially compromising system integrity or confidentiality. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwkopt17' RubyGem version 0.0.3508. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zwkopt17 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (69022de9b45b589ad61112f14e52602b15dbe5e67674509d795a5771a54c9091) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwkopt17/MAL-2026-9880.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'zwkopt17' at version 0.0.3508 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and GHSA advisory GHSA-5r36-55gc-3fcm. The package is identified as a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwkopt17' RubyGem version 0.0.3508 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This poses a risk to systems that install or run this package, potentially compromising system integrity or confidentiality. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwkopt17' RubyGem version 0.0.3508. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9880
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5r36-55gc-3fcm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1b944ab8fbf7c78b3e7
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:38:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 05:56:38 UTC
Views: 8
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