Malicious code in zwtgld (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d6b57e468bce687b8de170de5562ff916aa288150dace8e9bbe0c2b2c8fadb47) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtgld/MAL-2026-9916.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwtgld' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates the package is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a security risk if used. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit data available, nor any patch or remediation information provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtgld' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that incorporate it, potentially compromising system integrity or data confidentiality. No specific exploit in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwtgld' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or block this package from your dependency tree and source repositories. Monitor vendor or community advisories for any future remediation updates.
Malicious code in zwtgld (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d6b57e468bce687b8de170de5562ff916aa288150dace8e9bbe0c2b2c8fadb47) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwtgld/MAL-2026-9916.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwtgld' RubyGem at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates the package is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a security risk if used. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit data available, nor any patch or remediation information provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwtgld' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that incorporate it, potentially compromising system integrity or data confidentiality. No specific exploit in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwtgld' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or block this package from your dependency tree and source repositories. Monitor vendor or community advisories for any future remediation updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9916
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f447-3x2f-5v9p"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1a844ab8fbf7c78ad20
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:34:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:36:33 UTC
Views: 27
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