Malicious code in 3scale-time_range (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (6816ed66f861427bfbed37ce5aa4d2e73172303d6cbb40bf981e122c66f1f4d0) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/3scale-time_range/MAL-2024-6272.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The '3scale-time_range' RubyGem version 0.3.0 is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the GHSA malware database under MAL-2024-6272. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or depend on this specific version. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious '3scale-time_range' version 0.3.0 package could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the nature of the embedded malicious code. Since the package is malicious by design, it may execute unauthorized actions when included in software projects. However, no active exploitation has been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the '3scale-time_range' RubyGem version 0.3.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove this package from dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation guidance.
Malicious code in 3scale-time_range (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (6816ed66f861427bfbed37ce5aa4d2e73172303d6cbb40bf981e122c66f1f4d0) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/3scale-time_range/MAL-2024-6272.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The '3scale-time_range' RubyGem version 0.3.0 is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the GHSA malware database under MAL-2024-6272. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or depend on this specific version. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious '3scale-time_range' version 0.3.0 package could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the nature of the embedded malicious code. Since the package is malicious by design, it may execute unauthorized actions when included in software projects. However, no active exploitation has been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the '3scale-time_range' RubyGem version 0.3.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove this package from dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6272
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-r5pj-vqch-4fcm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba7de44ab8fbf7c84a740
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:31:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/25/2026, 15:51:53 UTC
Views: 7
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