Malicious code in zzpdfvar12 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (eee49f6a9aaa77e58e3ef5f006925ba343a0f0aee4d71aefa7ca96e8da630af5) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar12/MAL-2026-9969.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zzpdfvar12' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF and referenced in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9969. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a fix. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical data available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided, indicating that users should avoid using this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar12' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that incorporate this package. Since it is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a vulnerability that can be patched. No specific exploitation details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zzpdfvar12' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. No official patch or remediation is available. Users should verify the integrity and trustworthiness of RubyGems packages before use.
Malicious code in zzpdfvar12 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (eee49f6a9aaa77e58e3ef5f006925ba343a0f0aee4d71aefa7ca96e8da630af5) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar12/MAL-2026-9969.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zzpdfvar12' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF and referenced in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9969. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability with a fix. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical data available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided, indicating that users should avoid using this package.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar12' package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that incorporate this package. Since it is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a vulnerability that can be patched. No specific exploitation details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zzpdfvar12' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this package. No official patch or remediation is available. Users should verify the integrity and trustworthiness of RubyGems packages before use.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9969
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6r5x-wj84-w98f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba19144ab8fbf7c78a4a2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:28:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 08:47:51 UTC
Views: 7
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