Malicious code in zzpdfvar11 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c1c692db7877c6d6a7654f12e3d3b770802861ac415f89a4d60e090036c5af51) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar11/MAL-2026-9968.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zzpdfvar11' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a security risk if used. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2026-9968 and GHSA-v98x-crcq-8xmv. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar11' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code inherently risks system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zzpdfvar11' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or replacement packages.
Malicious code in zzpdfvar11 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c1c692db7877c6d6a7654f12e3d3b770802861ac415f89a4d60e090036c5af51) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar11/MAL-2026-9968.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zzpdfvar11' RubyGem version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a security risk if used. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2026-9968 and GHSA-v98x-crcq-8xmv. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar11' RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code inherently risks system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zzpdfvar11' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or replacement packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9968
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v98x-crcq-8xmv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba19144ab8fbf7c78a4a5
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:28:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 00:10:05 UTC
Views: 9
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