Malicious code in access-policy (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (2b4f00d4c012210c565f08db9040eca9fdcaabe089b92898471aeaa1ef3e2012) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/access-policy/MAL-2024-6338.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'access-policy' RubyGems package version 0.0.7 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and cataloged under MAL-2024-6338. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the software itself. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact, nor does it provide patch or mitigation instructions. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'access-policy' RubyGems package version 0.0.7 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. No specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'access-policy' RubyGems package version 0.0.7. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Verify dependencies and replace with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in access-policy (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (2b4f00d4c012210c565f08db9040eca9fdcaabe089b92898471aeaa1ef3e2012) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/access-policy/MAL-2024-6338.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'access-policy' RubyGems package version 0.0.7 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and cataloged under MAL-2024-6338. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the software itself. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact, nor does it provide patch or mitigation instructions. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'access-policy' RubyGems package version 0.0.7 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. No specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'access-policy' RubyGems package version 0.0.7. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Verify dependencies and replace with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6338
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-99w7-36c8-mwrg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba7c044ab8fbf7c848132
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:15:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 18:26:12 UTC
Views: 24
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