Malicious code in zztxtwtmp03 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d0ea687d400a3a0e9ce3b50e73fa061c80dc716665ea50f27f1238a26c2529ea) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztxtwtmp03/MAL-2026-9990.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'zztxtwtmp03' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF and recorded under MAL-2026-9990. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. No further technical details or vulnerability specifics are available from the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zztxtwtmp03' version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious code's behavior. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code in a package can undermine trust in the software supply chain and potentially lead to unauthorized actions on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation information is provided, the primary mitigation is to avoid using the 'zztxtwtmp03' package version 0.0.1. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before installation. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes related to this package.
Malicious code in zztxtwtmp03 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d0ea687d400a3a0e9ce3b50e73fa061c80dc716665ea50f27f1238a26c2529ea) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztxtwtmp03/MAL-2026-9990.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'zztxtwtmp03' in the RubyGems ecosystem, specifically version 0.0.1, has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF and recorded under MAL-2026-9990. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. No further technical details or vulnerability specifics are available from the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious package 'zztxtwtmp03' version 0.0.1 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious code's behavior. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The presence of malicious code in a package can undermine trust in the software supply chain and potentially lead to unauthorized actions on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation information is provided, the primary mitigation is to avoid using the 'zztxtwtmp03' package version 0.0.1. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before installation. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes related to this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9990
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9p77-phr3-f7r7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba18544ab8fbf7c78a26f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:26:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 05:48:23 UTC
Views: 5
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