Malicious code in active-tools (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (cda0fb1dddc01080b135d65fc4cdeb2bf0cc860c48ba0d8de63567e7da8c3254) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/active-tools/MAL-2024-6445.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'active-tools' RubyGems package version 0.2.5 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use 'active-tools' version 0.2.5 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'active-tools' RubyGems package version 0.2.5. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in active-tools (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (cda0fb1dddc01080b135d65fc4cdeb2bf0cc860c48ba0d8de63567e7da8c3254) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/active-tools/MAL-2024-6445.json))
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'active-tools' RubyGems package version 0.2.5 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use 'active-tools' version 0.2.5 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using or installing the 'active-tools' RubyGems package version 0.2.5. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6445
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5rxg-w988-ch3x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba78a44ab8fbf7c827be9
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:19:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:26:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 03:21:52 UTC
Views: 11
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