Malicious code in acts-as_subscribable (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (15d99328321a0aa0eaf29929a64745d14bc8e735d992cc9207e782e098fd28ce) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acts-as_subscribable/MAL-2024-6504.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The acts-as_subscribable RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project and recorded under MAL-2024-6504. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, potentially posing a supply chain risk to users who install this specific version. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or fix links are provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Users who install acts-as_subscribable version 0.1.0 may inadvertently introduce malicious code into their environment, which could compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the payload of the malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using acts-as_subscribable version 0.1.0. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before installation and consider removing or replacing this package if already in use.
Malicious code in acts-as_subscribable (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (15d99328321a0aa0eaf29929a64745d14bc8e735d992cc9207e782e098fd28ce) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/acts-as_subscribable/MAL-2024-6504.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The acts-as_subscribable RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project and recorded under MAL-2024-6504. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, potentially posing a supply chain risk to users who install this specific version. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or fix links are provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Users who install acts-as_subscribable version 0.1.0 may inadvertently introduce malicious code into their environment, which could compromise system integrity or confidentiality depending on the payload of the malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using acts-as_subscribable version 0.1.0. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before installation and consider removing or replacing this package if already in use.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6504
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p88v-qr9p-5f88"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba76a44ab8fbf7c826ca4
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:57:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:14:27 UTC
Views: 19
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