Malicious code in a1521hk-minitest_practice (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e85911d34ef94dc5693680a74de989f8297776a81549c92d827a599d507ef38e) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/a1521hk-minitest_practice/MAL-2024-6299.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'a1521hk-minitest_practice' RubyGems package version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database. The advisory does not provide further technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No official patch or fix is indicated, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.1.0 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'a1521hk-minitest_practice' package version 0.1.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or OpenSSF updates for any remediation or further guidance.
Malicious code in a1521hk-minitest_practice (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e85911d34ef94dc5693680a74de989f8297776a81549c92d827a599d507ef38e) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/a1521hk-minitest_practice/MAL-2024-6299.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'a1521hk-minitest_practice' RubyGems package version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database. The advisory does not provide further technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No official patch or fix is indicated, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.1.0 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'a1521hk-minitest_practice' package version 0.1.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or OpenSSF updates for any remediation or further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6299
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c2cm-c6px-xf66"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba7d144ab8fbf7c849ca6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:47:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 11:59:08 UTC
Views: 10
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