Malicious code in acts-as_splittable (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (8c1f846ecc59cef4eeaa7ffacdd0b3547d2c4c1d5e019d3d20edb92bc6a87389) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acts-as_splittable/MAL-2024-6503.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The acts-as_splittable RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6503. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, flagged by the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-6mg3-xmrx-6p4j). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanism described, only that the package itself is malicious.
Potential Impact
Use of the acts-as_splittable version 0.1.0 package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install or run this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but generally includes compromise of system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using acts-as_splittable version 0.1.0. Remove the package from any environments where it is installed. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixed versions before reinstallation.
Malicious code in acts-as_splittable (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (8c1f846ecc59cef4eeaa7ffacdd0b3547d2c4c1d5e019d3d20edb92bc6a87389) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acts-as_splittable/MAL-2024-6503.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The acts-as_splittable RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6503. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, flagged by the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-6mg3-xmrx-6p4j). There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanism described, only that the package itself is malicious.
Potential Impact
Use of the acts-as_splittable version 0.1.0 package may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install or run this package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but generally includes compromise of system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using acts-as_splittable version 0.1.0. Remove the package from any environments where it is installed. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixed versions before reinstallation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6503
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6mg3-xmrx-6p4j"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba76a44ab8fbf7c826ca8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:57:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 14:18:04 UTC
Views: 19
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