Malicious code in zzwmgweb02 (RubyGems)
Malicious code was discovered in the zzwmgweb02 RubyGems package. The package was identified by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project and cataloged as MAL-2026-10004.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Unknown; depends on adoption of affected versions
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- zzwmgweb02
The zzwmgweb02 package on RubyGems was found to contain malicious code. This discovery was credited to the OpenSSF's malicious-packages project, which maintains a public repository of known malicious software supply chain incidents.\n\nThe incident was formally documented in the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository with identifier MAL-2026-10004. The GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-3jp7-j6fp-vx6m was published on July 18, 2026, to alert users of the compromise.\n\nNo specific technical details about the malicious payload or affected versions are provided in the source material.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- zzwmgweb02
Remediation
- Remove or uninstall the zzwmgweb02 package from all systems
- Audit systems that may have installed this package for signs of compromise
- Review RubyGems dependency manifests to identify affected projects
- Update to a safe alternative if one exists, or remove the dependency entirely
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-3jp7-j6fp-vx6m · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malicious code in zzwmgweb02 (RubyGems)." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 18, 2026; last updated July 18, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malicious-code-in-zzwmgweb02-rubygems-1lpjxm
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