Malicious code in zwtestabc2 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (5b60b74fb8586f38a805afe5540880e386723bf752abdd3a9ae1a5fb79f90688) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtestabc2/MAL-2026-9911.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zwtestabc2' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This classification indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if installed. No detailed technical exploitation or vulnerability specifics are provided beyond its malicious classification.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'zwtestabc2' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'zwtestabc2' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a patch, remediation involves removing or not using this package. There is no official fix or patch available. Users should verify package authenticity before installation and rely on trusted sources.
Malicious code in zwtestabc2 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (5b60b74fb8586f38a805afe5540880e386723bf752abdd3a9ae1a5fb79f90688) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtestabc2/MAL-2026-9911.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zwtestabc2' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This classification indicates that the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if installed. No detailed technical exploitation or vulnerability specifics are provided beyond its malicious classification.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'zwtestabc2' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'zwtestabc2' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability with a patch, remediation involves removing or not using this package. There is no official fix or patch available. Users should verify package authenticity before installation and rely on trusted sources.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9911
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rxh3-3q6g-43fj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1ac44ab8fbf7c78add6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:35:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 14:03:19 UTC
Views: 7
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