Malicious code in accessible-tooltip (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (77b68df3fdfd8aaea20e1ec15a93828a7b5ef1833e2f569f280f4de8eecd66e8) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/accessible-tooltip/MAL-2024-6341.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'accessible-tooltip' version 1.0.9 on RubyGems is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF and recorded under MAL-2024-6341. This represents a malicious package incident rather than a vulnerability due to coding errors or design flaws. The source data does not provide further technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No official patch or fix information is available, and no active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'accessible-tooltip' 1.0.9 package could lead to compromise depending on the payload embedded in the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation guidance is provided, the best mitigation is to avoid using the affected version (=1.0.9) of 'accessible-tooltip'. Users should verify package integrity and source authenticity before installation. Monitor official advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package from RubyGems.
Malicious code in accessible-tooltip (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (77b68df3fdfd8aaea20e1ec15a93828a7b5ef1833e2f569f280f4de8eecd66e8) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/accessible-tooltip/MAL-2024-6341.json))
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Technical Analysis
The package 'accessible-tooltip' version 1.0.9 on RubyGems is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF and recorded under MAL-2024-6341. This represents a malicious package incident rather than a vulnerability due to coding errors or design flaws. The source data does not provide further technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No official patch or fix information is available, and no active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'accessible-tooltip' 1.0.9 package could lead to compromise depending on the payload embedded in the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation guidance is provided, the best mitigation is to avoid using the affected version (=1.0.9) of 'accessible-tooltip'. Users should verify package integrity and source authenticity before installation. Monitor official advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package from RubyGems.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6341
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c7r3-pm37-r59x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba7c044ab8fbf7c848126
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:16:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 13:22:14 UTC
Views: 13
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