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Malicious code in acts-as_better_tree (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:47:04 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: acts-as_better_tree

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a255955bc369be7de6816fcc80d67178491ca8943c2c639fc6496ae1058491fa) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acts-as_better_tree/MAL-2024-6488.json))

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
acts-as_better_tree
pkg:gem/acts-as_better_tree
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 18:43:18 UTC

Technical Analysis

The acts-as_better_tree RubyGem version 1.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code. This finding originates from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6488. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.

Potential Impact

Users who have installed acts-as_better_tree version 1.0.0 may be exposed to malicious code execution risks inherent in the compromised package. The specific impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Since no official patch or remediation is indicated, users should avoid using acts-as_better_tree version 1.0.0. It is recommended to remove this version from environments and seek alternative packages or updated versions once available. Monitor the vendor or repository advisories for any updates or official fixes.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6488
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-p4rg-58rh-7vh4"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba76f44ab8fbf7c826e4f

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:55 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:43:18 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 03:17:11 UTC

Views: 14

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