Malicious code in active-validator (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (dac4e616ab4b6cfcd5e594140b59bbe4de91369658bd88f3defb507e1249f091) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/active-validator/MAL-2024-6447.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'active-validator' RubyGems package version 1.0.4 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This indicates that the package was intentionally crafted to perform harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical description or exploitation method provided in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2024-6447 and GHSA-xf3c-vwwh-847m identifiers.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'active-validator' version 1.0.4 package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. This can compromise the integrity and security of dependent software and systems. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using version 1.0.4 of 'active-validator'. Users should remove this version from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative or a version verified as clean. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or official guidance.
Malicious code in active-validator (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (dac4e616ab4b6cfcd5e594140b59bbe4de91369658bd88f3defb507e1249f091) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/active-validator/MAL-2024-6447.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'active-validator' RubyGems package version 1.0.4 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This indicates that the package was intentionally crafted to perform harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical description or exploitation method provided in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2024-6447 and GHSA-xf3c-vwwh-847m identifiers.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'active-validator' version 1.0.4 package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. This can compromise the integrity and security of dependent software and systems. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using version 1.0.4 of 'active-validator'. Users should remove this version from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative or a version verified as clean. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or official guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6447
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xf3c-vwwh-847m"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba78644ab8fbf7c827a02
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:19:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:26:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 04:58:42 UTC
Views: 50
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