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Malicious code in addy-caddy_client (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:47:19 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: addy-caddy_client

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))

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
addy-caddy_client
pkg:gem/addy-caddy_client
Affected versions
=0.0.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 18:58:15 UTC

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.

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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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