Malicious code in zztxtwtmp09 (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (fa30ff936894b20c6a757ae0e6b0fc98f6ad23cd6c12fd9896a34fe6d2038ea3) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztxtwtmp09/MAL-2026-9996.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zztxtwtmp09' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9996. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods provided. No patch or remediation information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zztxtwtmp09' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'zztxtwtmp09' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation instructions.
Malicious code in zztxtwtmp09 (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (fa30ff936894b20c6a757ae0e6b0fc98f6ad23cd6c12fd9896a34fe6d2038ea3) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/zztxtwtmp09/MAL-2026-9996.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zztxtwtmp09' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This classification is based on analysis by the OpenSSF and reported in the GCVE database under MAL-2026-9996. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods provided. No patch or remediation information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'zztxtwtmp09' version 0.0.1 package may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using the 'zztxtwtmp09' package version 0.0.1. Users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-9996
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g2mw-hc98-7xw3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba18244ab8fbf7c78a193
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 15:53:38 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:25:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 20:04:52 UTC
Views: 9
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