Malicious code in zwtenc1 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (5e8fa268d34e448c89375c4b4a2f4ae0f67c7a35f504b24e75f74688b5951697) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtenc1/MAL-2026-9906.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwtenc1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This is a known malicious package incident tracked under MAL-2026-9906 and GHSA-958h-6v7m-55q9. The package is not a cloud service and no patch or remediation details are available. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtenc1' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload embedded in the package. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwtenc1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zwtenc1 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (5e8fa268d34e448c89375c4b4a2f4ae0f67c7a35f504b24e75f74688b5951697) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtenc1/MAL-2026-9906.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwtenc1' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This is a known malicious package incident tracked under MAL-2026-9906 and GHSA-958h-6v7m-55q9. The package is not a cloud service and no patch or remediation details are available. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtenc1' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload embedded in the package. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwtenc1' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9906
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-958h-6v7m-55q9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ac44ab8fbf7c78adec
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:35:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 17:11:29 UTC
Views: 6
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