Malicious code in active-model_serializers_validator (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (1ef29a0d0a5e888d4176e5f721c068344f6a61658c4713d0411bf434423d0224) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/active-model_serializers_validator/MAL-2024-6419.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The active-model_serializers_validator RubyGems package version 1.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6419. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods in the provided data. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the active-model_serializers_validator version 1.2 package may result in the introduction of malicious code into dependent software projects. The specific impact of the malicious code is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in a software package can lead to compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using active-model_serializers_validator version 1.2 and remove it from their dependency trees if present. Consider replacing it with a trusted alternative or verifying the integrity of packages before use. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates.
Malicious code in active-model_serializers_validator (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (1ef29a0d0a5e888d4176e5f721c068344f6a61658c4713d0411bf434423d0224) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/active-model_serializers_validator/MAL-2024-6419.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The active-model_serializers_validator RubyGems package version 1.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6419. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods in the provided data. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the active-model_serializers_validator version 1.2 package may result in the introduction of malicious code into dependent software projects. The specific impact of the malicious code is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in a software package can lead to compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using active-model_serializers_validator version 1.2 and remove it from their dependency trees if present. Consider replacing it with a trusted alternative or verifying the integrity of packages before use. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6419
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-mrw8-9gwm-cpq8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba79444ab8fbf7c828122
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:19:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:11:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 11:40:17 UTC
Views: 42
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