Malicious code in zztestownedtmp1 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (52cfa5738ed40f927e55086f736010d3c8801d40adf6bd67c9e46f109d534682) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztestownedtmp1/MAL-2026-9986.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'zztestownedtmp1' at version 0.0.9810 is classified as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-9986). The advisory identifies this package as containing harmful code, but no further technical details or exploit vectors are documented. There is no CVSS score assigned, and no vendor advisory or patch information is available. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zztestownedtmp1' version 0.0.9810 could lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but supply chain malicious packages typically risk code execution, data compromise, or system integrity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing or using the 'zztestownedtmp1' package version 0.0.9810. Review dependencies and remove this package if present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation instructions.
Malicious code in zztestownedtmp1 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (52cfa5738ed40f927e55086f736010d3c8801d40adf6bd67c9e46f109d534682) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztestownedtmp1/MAL-2026-9986.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'zztestownedtmp1' at version 0.0.9810 is classified as a malicious package per the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2026-9986). The advisory identifies this package as containing harmful code, but no further technical details or exploit vectors are documented. There is no CVSS score assigned, and no vendor advisory or patch information is available. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zztestownedtmp1' version 0.0.9810 could lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but supply chain malicious packages typically risk code execution, data compromise, or system integrity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing or using the 'zztestownedtmp1' package version 0.0.9810. Review dependencies and remove this package if present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9986
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vfp8-q6q8-jfpp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba18544ab8fbf7c78a27b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:26:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 02:27:41 UTC
Views: 5
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