Malicious code in zztest4098 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (9c1453200a59f43406f1e48537fa57f84a4d193bfe75dd9120dbf9146028a3b8) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztest4098/MAL-2026-9983.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'zztest4098' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9983). This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to compromise systems or data. No further technical details or exploitation methods are documented in the provided data. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zztest4098' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise of systems or data due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload within the package, which is not detailed in the available information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zztest4098' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance regarding this malicious package.
Malicious code in zztest4098 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (9c1453200a59f43406f1e48537fa57f84a4d193bfe75dd9120dbf9146028a3b8) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztest4098/MAL-2026-9983.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'zztest4098' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2026-9983). This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to compromise systems or data. No further technical details or exploitation methods are documented in the provided data. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zztest4098' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise of systems or data due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload within the package, which is not detailed in the available information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'zztest4098' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor RubyGems sources and advisories for any updates or official guidance regarding this malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9983
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x6f2-ghhj-6qpc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba18b44ab8fbf7c78a3b4
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:26:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 18:16:19 UTC
Views: 5
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