Malicious code in zwxbcsacre (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (8af044adc1f145bc69f5abc6f7933c446f5835ecc8092ba626667c8838789276) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwxbcsacre/MAL-2026-9931.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zwxbcsacre' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and listed under MAL-2026-9931. It is recognized as a security vulnerability due to the presence of malicious code within the package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical analysis available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwxbcsacre' package version 0.0.1 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent systems or applications. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or system integrity issues. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'zwxbcsacre' package version 0.0.1 and remove it from their environments if present. It is recommended to verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before installation to prevent inclusion of malicious code.
Malicious code in zwxbcsacre (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (8af044adc1f145bc69f5abc6f7933c446f5835ecc8092ba626667c8838789276) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zwxbcsacre/MAL-2026-9931.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zwxbcsacre' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and listed under MAL-2026-9931. It is recognized as a security vulnerability due to the presence of malicious code within the package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical analysis available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zwxbcsacre' package version 0.0.1 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent systems or applications. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or system integrity issues. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'zwxbcsacre' package version 0.0.1 and remove it from their environments if present. It is recommended to verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before installation to prevent inclusion of malicious code.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9931
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2wwq-mqc6-669x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba1a444ab8fbf7c78aab2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:54:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:32:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 12:23:22 UTC
Views: 8
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