Malicious code in zwtenc2 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (25882f4bf1760674cad65040ecdfd0af0c8b13d24b6ee43ea619d378da64bf47) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtenc2/MAL-2026-9907.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwtenc2' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package containing harmful code. This identification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9907. There are no further technical details or exploit descriptions available, and no patch or fix has been indicated. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtenc2' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, specific impacts or exploitation methods are not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Users should avoid using the 'zwtenc2' package version 0.0.1. Verify dependencies and remove or replace this package if found in projects. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or fixes.
Malicious code in zwtenc2 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (25882f4bf1760674cad65040ecdfd0af0c8b13d24b6ee43ea619d378da64bf47) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtenc2/MAL-2026-9907.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwtenc2' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is recognized as a malicious package containing harmful code. This identification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2026-9907. There are no further technical details or exploit descriptions available, and no patch or fix has been indicated. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtenc2' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. However, specific impacts or exploitation methods are not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Users should avoid using the 'zwtenc2' package version 0.0.1. Verify dependencies and remove or replace this package if found in projects. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9907
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-gw2x-j9jh-xxrg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ac44ab8fbf7c78ade8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:35:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 19:15:17 UTC
Views: 13
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