Malicious code in adapter_elasticsearch (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (cc35bc19da0eb7b2677c66c4596400b1a7aef86385374b8f099c52e733fece80) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/adapter_elasticsearch/MAL-2024-6506.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'adapter_elasticsearch' RubyGems package at version 0.0.4 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6506. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged as malicious rather than a traditional vulnerability, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if used.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, unauthorized access, or system integrity issues.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'adapter_elasticsearch' RubyGems package version 0.0.4. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is provided, the best mitigation is to not use this package and rely on trusted, verified dependencies. Monitor RubyGems sources for updates or advisories regarding this package.
Malicious code in adapter_elasticsearch (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (cc35bc19da0eb7b2677c66c4596400b1a7aef86385374b8f099c52e733fece80) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/adapter_elasticsearch/MAL-2024-6506.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'adapter_elasticsearch' RubyGems package at version 0.0.4 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6506. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged as malicious rather than a traditional vulnerability, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if used.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, unauthorized access, or system integrity issues.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'adapter_elasticsearch' RubyGems package version 0.0.4. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is provided, the best mitigation is to not use this package and rely on trusted, verified dependencies. Monitor RubyGems sources for updates or advisories regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6506
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rpgw-59m9-5wj5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba76a44ab8fbf7c826c9c
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:57:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:19:25 UTC
Views: 14
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