Malicious code in zztest17785553733 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (84a1e8d8a6705143b0b61f408ee76e64b9bb32a0ff7acc5704e5154601f219f9) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztest17785553733/MAL-2026-9980.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zztest17785553733' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is classified as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9980). It is listed with the alias GHSA-p6jp-c54v-c5v9. The information does not include a CVSS score, detailed vulnerability description, or exploit details. This classification indicates the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if used.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zztest17785553733' version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise of systems or data due to the embedded malicious code. However, no specific impact details or known exploitation in the wild are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the package 'zztest17785553733' version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in zztest17785553733 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (84a1e8d8a6705143b0b61f408ee76e64b9bb32a0ff7acc5704e5154601f219f9) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztest17785553733/MAL-2026-9980.json))
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Technical Analysis
The package 'zztest17785553733' version 0.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem is classified as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9980). It is listed with the alias GHSA-p6jp-c54v-c5v9. The information does not include a CVSS score, detailed vulnerability description, or exploit details. This classification indicates the package contains harmful code that could compromise systems if used.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zztest17785553733' version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise of systems or data due to the embedded malicious code. However, no specific impact details or known exploitation in the wild are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the package 'zztest17785553733' version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9980
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p6jp-c54v-c5v9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba18b44ab8fbf7c78a3c1
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:27:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/25/2026, 05:59:04 UTC
Views: 9
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