Malicious code in acts-as_better_tree (RubyGems)
--- _-= 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))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Malicious code in acts-as_better_tree (RubyGems)
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))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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