Malicious code in zwtcheck3 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (71427cbe779598cd7a75f3ae15247629e53258849ba4b6738186715091d48903) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtcheck3/MAL-2026-9898.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwtcheck3' RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9898. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided, indicating that the package itself should be considered untrusted.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'zwtcheck3' RubyGem could lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwtcheck3' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or further guidance.
Malicious code in zwtcheck3 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (71427cbe779598cd7a75f3ae15247629e53258849ba4b6738186715091d48903) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtcheck3/MAL-2026-9898.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwtcheck3' RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9898. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided, indicating that the package itself should be considered untrusted.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'zwtcheck3' RubyGem could lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwtcheck3' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9898
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v7rm-4jq4-x884"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1b044ab8fbf7c78ae53
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:36:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 03:20:16 UTC
Views: 9
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