Malicious code in zwwmin44268 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (809c23e20ae98768c18cab0b8fa45efe6a6e5d54b857ff5d12ff54529bb66b03) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwwmin44268/MAL-2026-9924.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zwwmin44268' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. The advisory identifies this package as a threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwwmin44268' package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwwmin44268' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Review dependencies to ensure this package is not included transitively. Monitor official RubyGems advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zwwmin44268 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (809c23e20ae98768c18cab0b8fa45efe6a6e5d54b857ff5d12ff54529bb66b03) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwwmin44268/MAL-2026-9924.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zwwmin44268' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. The advisory identifies this package as a threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwwmin44268' package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zwwmin44268' package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Review dependencies to ensure this package is not included transitively. Monitor official RubyGems advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9924
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vpjx-cmmg-mwq5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1a444ab8fbf7c78aadb
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:33:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:36:39 UTC
Views: 16
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