Malicious code in zwtenc3 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c05a40d8a5fae6465ffb9b94acf3ca503e5adccc92536b4db5d55801157a4fb2) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtenc3/MAL-2026-9908.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zwtenc3' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. There is no further technical detail or vulnerability description beyond its malicious nature. No official patch or fix information is available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtenc3' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent applications or environments, potentially leading to compromise or unauthorized actions. However, specific impacts or exploitation details are not provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'zwtenc3' version 0.0.1 package. Users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation information.
Malicious code in zwtenc3 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c05a40d8a5fae6465ffb9b94acf3ca503e5adccc92536b4db5d55801157a4fb2) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtenc3/MAL-2026-9908.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zwtenc3' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. There is no further technical detail or vulnerability description beyond its malicious nature. No official patch or fix information is available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtenc3' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent applications or environments, potentially leading to compromise or unauthorized actions. However, specific impacts or exploitation details are not provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'zwtenc3' version 0.0.1 package. Users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation information.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9908
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hgg9-4g9f-r56w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ac44ab8fbf7c78ade4
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:35:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 19:28:52 UTC
Views: 4
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