Malicious code in addy-caddy_client (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e59c23ae529d16fc88b5d8a09cf1681ebd8bd936e2cfe65d6c51de8fda433aef) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/addy-caddy_client/MAL-2024-6512.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'addy-caddy_client' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and recorded under MAL-2024-6512. This package is recognized as a malicious supply chain artifact within the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation details are provided, indicating that the package itself should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'addy-caddy_client' version 0.0.1 package may lead to compromise of systems or data due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'addy-caddy_client' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove it from any environments where it is installed and ensure that dependency sources are trusted. No official patch or fix is available; users should rely on trusted package sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Malicious code in addy-caddy_client (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e59c23ae529d16fc88b5d8a09cf1681ebd8bd936e2cfe65d6c51de8fda433aef) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/addy-caddy_client/MAL-2024-6512.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'addy-caddy_client' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and recorded under MAL-2024-6512. This package is recognized as a malicious supply chain artifact within the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation details are provided, indicating that the package itself should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'addy-caddy_client' version 0.0.1 package may lead to compromise of systems or data due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'addy-caddy_client' package version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the recommended mitigation is to remove it from any environments where it is installed and ensure that dependency sources are trusted. No official patch or fix is available; users should rely on trusted package sources and verify package integrity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6512
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-27gj-v9vv-5vhh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba76444ab8fbf7c826b04
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:58:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:17:54 UTC
Views: 15
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