Malicious code in acme-base64-hexagrams (RubyGems)
--- _-= 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))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Malicious code in acme-base64-hexagrams (RubyGems)
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))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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