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Malicious code in adequate-serializer (RubyGems)

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

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (f0bc0f89a179e1ec116d74ffd3b31c28142c457601ce1dffa4c67da400a21155) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/adequate-serializer/MAL-2024-6513.json))

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
adequate-serializer
pkg:gem/adequate-serializer
Affected versions
=0.3.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 18:58:22 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'adequate-serializer' RubyGems package version 0.3.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package was intentionally crafted or altered to include harmful functionality. The data does not provide details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No patch or fix information is available, and the package is not a cloud service. The threat is specific to the exact version 0.3.1 of this package.

Potential Impact

Users who install or use 'adequate-serializer' version 0.3.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the compromised package. The exact impact is not detailed, but supply chain compromises can lead to unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or system integrity issues.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'adequate-serializer' version 0.3.1 and remove it if already installed. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or fixed versions. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a trusted alternative or verifying package integrity before use is recommended.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6513
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-fw3f-3439-wh48"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba76444ab8fbf7c826b00

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:44 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 18:58:22 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 18:28:45 UTC

Views: 16

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