Malicious code in zzpdfvar03 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (cac0c4f7e6769d2103bc0aba9923a947fe7b73f334d46f04bc8c90f7c7b584fd) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar03/MAL-2026-9960.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'zzpdfvar03' at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2026-9960 and GHSA-fjh2-hpmw-wvw7. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided. No patch or fix information is available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar03' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where this package is installed. Since this is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely or through a specific flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zzpdfvar03' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance.
Malicious code in zzpdfvar03 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (cac0c4f7e6769d2103bc0aba9923a947fe7b73f334d46f04bc8c90f7c7b584fd) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar03/MAL-2026-9960.json))
Affected software
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'zzpdfvar03' at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2026-9960 and GHSA-fjh2-hpmw-wvw7. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided. No patch or fix information is available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar03' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where this package is installed. Since this is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely or through a specific flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zzpdfvar03' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9960
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-fjh2-hpmw-wvw7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba19644ab8fbf7c78a5dd
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:29:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 21:46:02 UTC
Views: 8
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.