Malicious code in aai10_mechanize (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (6a7a1567c41ae74e4e1a91fea0e222d092141f1cde427a4b5b9c8198a07bb271) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/aai10_mechanize/MAL-2024-6313.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package aai10_mechanize version 2.0.1.0 is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a package that contains harmful or unauthorized code. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods. No official patch or fix is indicated, and no cloud service is involved.
Potential Impact
Use of the aai10_mechanize version 2.0.1.0 package may lead to execution of malicious code within dependent applications. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the aai10_mechanize version 2.0.1.0 package. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official sources for any updates or advisories regarding remediation.
Malicious code in aai10_mechanize (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (6a7a1567c41ae74e4e1a91fea0e222d092141f1cde427a4b5b9c8198a07bb271) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/aai10_mechanize/MAL-2024-6313.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package aai10_mechanize version 2.0.1.0 is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a package that contains harmful or unauthorized code. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods. No official patch or fix is indicated, and no cloud service is involved.
Potential Impact
Use of the aai10_mechanize version 2.0.1.0 package may lead to execution of malicious code within dependent applications. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the aai10_mechanize version 2.0.1.0 package. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official sources for any updates or advisories regarding remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6313
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3jqc-3rx4-4vrm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba7cd44ab8fbf7c849741
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:29 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:01:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 14:47:46 UTC
Views: 14
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