Malicious code in acts-as_multilingual (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (f7f46bc633fc51a72394ea6c798d3db38c1bb13c5ed64469a1449a5f1aafdbe5) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acts-as_multilingual/MAL-2024-6499.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The acts-as_multilingual RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially compromising systems that install or use it. The detection is sourced from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under MAL-2024-6499 and GHSA-5vxr-8v4g-2hr8. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available, and no official patch or fix has been published.
Potential Impact
Using the acts-as_multilingual RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise due to the embedded malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but generally includes risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the acts-as_multilingual RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified package sources and consider scanning dependencies for malicious content before use.
Malicious code in acts-as_multilingual (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (f7f46bc633fc51a72394ea6c798d3db38c1bb13c5ed64469a1449a5f1aafdbe5) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acts-as_multilingual/MAL-2024-6499.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The acts-as_multilingual RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially compromising systems that install or use it. The detection is sourced from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under MAL-2024-6499 and GHSA-5vxr-8v4g-2hr8. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available, and no official patch or fix has been published.
Potential Impact
Using the acts-as_multilingual RubyGem version 0.0.1 may lead to compromise due to the embedded malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but generally includes risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the acts-as_multilingual RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is available, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified package sources and consider scanning dependencies for malicious content before use.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6499
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5vxr-8v4g-2hr8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba76b44ab8fbf7c826cb8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:57:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 04:59:53 UTC
Views: 17
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