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Malicious code in abstract-importer (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:45:25 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: abstract-importer

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (2c2461bddf32fc69f541fa8e75f3fd7a6ed97b644f6635352bd3f2e92ac0bdcc) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/abstract-importer/MAL-2024-6332.json))

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
abstract-importer
pkg:gem/abstract-importer
Affected versions
=1.6.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 17:15:27 UTC

Technical Analysis

The package 'abstract-importer' version 1.6.0 on RubyGems is flagged as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under MAL-2024-6332. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability exploitable by code execution or privilege escalation. No further technical details or exploit reports are available.

Potential Impact

Users who install or use version 1.6.0 of the 'abstract-importer' RubyGem may be exposed to malicious code execution or other malicious behaviors embedded in the package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using 'abstract-importer' version 1.6.0. Remove or replace this version with a trusted alternative. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should not use this version. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or OpenSSF updates for any remediation or safe versions.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6332
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-3qvj-2pwv-pgjr"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba7c444ab8fbf7c848232

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:20 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:15:27 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 11:58:18 UTC

Views: 10

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