Malicious code in address-validator (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (3050f33a774f281da7d54f4c754b06375529fcea6aae76396ec518e85d0a6ab2) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/address-validator/MAL-2024-6511.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'address-validator' RubyGems package at version 0.1.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This indicates that the package was published with code intended to perform unauthorized or harmful actions. There is no detailed technical description or exploitation method provided. No official patch or remediation guidance is available from the vendor or source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'address-validator' version 0.1.1 package may result in execution of malicious code within environments that install or run this package. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload, though specific impacts are not detailed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'address-validator' RubyGems package version 0.1.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safe replacement versions.
Malicious code in address-validator (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (3050f33a774f281da7d54f4c754b06375529fcea6aae76396ec518e85d0a6ab2) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/address-validator/MAL-2024-6511.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'address-validator' RubyGems package at version 0.1.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This indicates that the package was published with code intended to perform unauthorized or harmful actions. There is no detailed technical description or exploitation method provided. No official patch or remediation guidance is available from the vendor or source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'address-validator' version 0.1.1 package may result in execution of malicious code within environments that install or run this package. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload, though specific impacts are not detailed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'address-validator' RubyGems package version 0.1.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safe replacement versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6511
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h4q6-jw2m-9gh3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba76444ab8fbf7c826b08
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:58:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 08:21:00 UTC
Views: 49
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