Malicious code in zwxbccaba (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a198ecfbcb356a90d29b92e86787e97c8af79140ac9f2465601a15420ad5c96c) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwxbccaba/MAL-2026-9926.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwxbccaba' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the MAL-2026-9926 advisory. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no known exploits have been reported. No patch or fix information is provided, indicating that remediation would involve removing or avoiding use of this package version.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwxbccaba' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwxbccaba' package version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package and replace with trusted alternatives. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or official guidance.
Malicious code in zwxbccaba (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a198ecfbcb356a90d29b92e86787e97c8af79140ac9f2465601a15420ad5c96c) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwxbccaba/MAL-2026-9926.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwxbccaba' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the MAL-2026-9926 advisory. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no known exploits have been reported. No patch or fix information is provided, indicating that remediation would involve removing or avoiding use of this package version.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwxbccaba' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'zwxbccaba' package version 0.0.1. Remove any existing installations of this package and replace with trusted alternatives. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or official guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9926
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w76c-f25x-f468"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1a444ab8fbf7c78aad1
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:33:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 12:48:50 UTC
Views: 17
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