Malicious code in activemodel-ipaddr-validator (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (f2fea262c5aa3046dbeb312cf34adec72e2c7e59553d52d228582fbdd6a2ec49) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/activemodel-ipaddr-validator/MAL-2024-6464.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'activemodel-ipaddr-validator' RubyGems package at version 0.0.2 has been flagged as containing malicious code. This identification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6464 and GHSA-5pcq-g3mc-mqff. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.2 may introduce malicious code into dependent applications, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems using this package. The exact impact is not detailed, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the affected version 0.0.2 of 'activemodel-ipaddr-validator'. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in activemodel-ipaddr-validator (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (f2fea262c5aa3046dbeb312cf34adec72e2c7e59553d52d228582fbdd6a2ec49) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/activemodel-ipaddr-validator/MAL-2024-6464.json))
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'activemodel-ipaddr-validator' RubyGems package at version 0.0.2 has been flagged as containing malicious code. This identification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6464 and GHSA-5pcq-g3mc-mqff. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.2 may introduce malicious code into dependent applications, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems using this package. The exact impact is not detailed, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the affected version 0.0.2 of 'activemodel-ipaddr-validator'. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6464
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5pcq-g3mc-mqff"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba78144ab8fbf7c827791
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:19:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:28:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 18:14:12 UTC
Views: 23
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