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Malicious code in active-subset_validator (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:46:35 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: active-subset_validator

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (60ee3cd7d93466440421c80cb89da284a9787f66db82e85c72806b20a6be9c46) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/active-subset_validator/MAL-2024-6443.json))

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
active-subset_validator
pkg:gem/active-subset_validator
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 18:13:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'active-subset_validator' RubyGems package at version 1.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no detailed technical vulnerability or exploit information available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation details are provided.

Potential Impact

Installation or use of the malicious 'active-subset_validator' version 1.0.0 package could lead to compromise depending on the malicious code's behavior, which is not detailed here. As a malicious package, it poses a risk of arbitrary code execution or other malicious activities inherent to supply chain attacks.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the 'active-subset_validator' package version 1.0.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package if installed and source dependencies from trusted, verified packages. Monitor vendor or RubyGems advisories for updates or remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6443
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-qh6p-6xq4-mc87"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba78a44ab8fbf7c827bf1

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:19:22 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:13:50 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 10:19:27 UTC

Views: 17

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