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Malicious code in acme-base64-hexagrams (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:45:36 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: acme-base64-hexagrams

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (68c13fc3713f141d623e569d794d593c3b86d147c4a97ccc6781d15032a6065a) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acme-base64-hexagrams/MAL-2024-6348.json))

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
acme-base64-hexagrams
pkg:gem/acme-base64-hexagrams
Affected versions
=0.0.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 17:16:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

The RubyGem 'acme-base64-hexagrams' at version 0.0.1 has been classified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious code or its impact. No official patch or fix is documented, and no cloud service is involved. The package is not reported to have known exploits in the wild.

Potential Impact

Use of the acme-base64-hexagrams package version 0.0.1 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or security. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies a risk of unauthorized actions or data compromise.

Mitigation Recommendations

Since no official patch or remediation is available, the recommended action is to avoid using the acme-base64-hexagrams package version 0.0.1. Users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or official guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6348
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-3j46-7c7v-6333"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba7bb44ab8fbf7c847e14

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:11 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 17:16:47 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 20:48:17 UTC

Views: 30

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