Malicious code in zzpdfvar14 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (4b1065fa5e207eca682b0fa9e92fd38d5f773a590803b4251c0e6be064636777) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar14/MAL-2026-9971.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zzpdfvar14' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package contains harmful or unauthorized code that could pose a security risk if used. No further technical details or exploit information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar14' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into a system, potentially compromising security or integrity. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code implies a risk of unauthorized actions or data compromise if the package is installed and executed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using the 'zzpdfvar14' package version 0.0.1. It is recommended to remove or not install this package to prevent potential security risks. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in zzpdfvar14 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (4b1065fa5e207eca682b0fa9e92fd38d5f773a590803b4251c0e6be064636777) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zzpdfvar14/MAL-2026-9971.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zzpdfvar14' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 is classified as malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package contains harmful or unauthorized code that could pose a security risk if used. No further technical details or exploit information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zzpdfvar14' package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into a system, potentially compromising security or integrity. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code implies a risk of unauthorized actions or data compromise if the package is installed and executed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using the 'zzpdfvar14' package version 0.0.1. It is recommended to remove or not install this package to prevent potential security risks. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9971
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c4mq-m9fj-xccr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba19144ab8fbf7c78a49c
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:28:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 23:38:34 UTC
Views: 10
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