Malicious code in zwtcook2 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e87779146514bfe9c7e565fc223dd224802804ddeaf21ffea71844e8d81b6c87) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtcook2/MAL-2026-9899.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwtcook2' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package containing harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and related advisories. No further technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics are provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no official patch or fix is documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtcook2' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwtcook2' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes.
Malicious code in zwtcook2 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e87779146514bfe9c7e565fc223dd224802804ddeaf21ffea71844e8d81b6c87) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtcook2/MAL-2026-9899.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwtcook2' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package containing harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and related advisories. No further technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics are provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no official patch or fix is documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtcook2' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, no specific exploitation or impact details are available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwtcook2' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9899
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9h62-f28f-wh7p"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1b044ab8fbf7c78ae50
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:36:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:36:04 UTC
Views: 17
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