Malicious code in after-the_deadline (RubyGems)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c30aafe77347174cc7fa232c8f977df83b5c2121619893710c85867bb996c116) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/after-the_deadline/MAL-2024-6527.json))
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'after-the_deadline' RubyGem version 0.1.3 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, rather than having a vulnerability that can be exploited. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available. No official patch or fix has been documented, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version 0.1.3 of the 'after-the_deadline' RubyGem may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the nature of the malicious payload. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 0.1.3 of the 'after-the_deadline' RubyGem. Consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes.
Malicious code in after-the_deadline (RubyGems)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (c30aafe77347174cc7fa232c8f977df83b5c2121619893710c85867bb996c116) --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/9fbb5fba02ba2f02395d3d2d43c31b2c482b7a9d/osv/malicious/rubygems/after-the_deadline/MAL-2024-6527.json))
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'after-the_deadline' RubyGem version 0.1.3 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, rather than having a vulnerability that can be exploited. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available. No official patch or fix has been documented, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version 0.1.3 of the 'after-the_deadline' RubyGem may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the nature of the malicious payload. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 0.1.3 of the 'after-the_deadline' RubyGem. Consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6527
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c66c-7553-9rmc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba75b44ab8fbf7c826460
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 19:12:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:16:36 UTC
Views: 13
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