Malicious code in abn-validator (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (92d65738fb27d208b4df47e9f5e9a87a9109948e1f005cf1408fcd83e544c384) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/abn-validator/MAL-2024-6328.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The abn-validator RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and recorded under MAL-2024-6328. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate code. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided. No official patch or fix is available, and the package should be considered unsafe.
Potential Impact
Use of the abn-validator version 0.1.0 package may result in execution of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or system integrity loss.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing abn-validator version 0.1.0. Since this is a malicious package, remediation involves removing it from environments and replacing it with a trusted alternative. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor vendor advisories for any updates.
Malicious code in abn-validator (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (92d65738fb27d208b4df47e9f5e9a87a9109948e1f005cf1408fcd83e544c384) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/abn-validator/MAL-2024-6328.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The abn-validator RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and recorded under MAL-2024-6328. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate code. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided. No official patch or fix is available, and the package should be considered unsafe.
Potential Impact
Use of the abn-validator version 0.1.0 package may result in execution of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or system integrity loss.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing abn-validator version 0.1.0. Since this is a malicious package, remediation involves removing it from environments and replacing it with a trusted alternative. No official patch or fix is available. Monitor vendor advisories for any updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6328
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-89hh-fjvp-v28m"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba7c444ab8fbf7c848242
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:15:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 18:05:49 UTC
Views: 22
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