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Malicious code in zztxtwtmp14 (RubyGems)

Malicious code was published in the zztxtwtmp14 RubyGems package. The package was identified and cataloged by the OpenSSF malicious packages project.

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Disclosed
Last updated
Blast radius
Unknown scope; package name suggests limited distribution
Ecosystems
RubyGems
Attack vectors
Compromised package
Affected entities
  • zztxtwtmp14

The RubyGems package zztxtwtmp14 contained malicious code and was published to the public package registry. The malicious package was identified and documented by the OpenSSF's malicious packages project, which maintains a catalog of confirmed supply chain attacks.\n\nThe incident was disclosed on July 18, 2026, and tracked under the identifier MAL-2026-10001. The package has been flagged as critical severity due to the presence of intentional malicious code.\n\nUsers who installed this package should remove it immediately and audit their systems for any unauthorized activity or data exfiltration.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • zztxtwtmp14

Remediation

  • Remove zztxtwtmp14 from all environments
  • Audit systems for signs of compromise or unauthorized access
  • Review application logs for any suspicious activity related to the package
  • Consider regenerating any credentials or secrets that may have been exposed

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-fvxc-rx65-m5x9 · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malicious code in zztxtwtmp14 (RubyGems)." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 18, 2026; last updated July 18, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malicious-code-in-zztxtwtmp14-rubygems-1tmbmg

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