Malicious code in algolia-places (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'algolia-places' version 0.1.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised with malicious content. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'algolia-places' RubyGems package at version 0.1.2 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This indicates that the package was intentionally or unintentionally distributed with harmful code that could compromise systems using it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version (=0.1.2) of the 'algolia-places' package may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This poses a risk to any system or application that installs and runs this package, potentially leading to compromise or unauthorized actions depending on the malicious payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 0.1.2 of 'algolia-places' and consider removing it from their environments. Monitor official RubyGems and vendor advisories for updates or safer versions. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a verified clean version or alternative is recommended.
Malicious code in algolia-places (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'algolia-places' version 0.1.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised with malicious content. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'algolia-places' RubyGems package at version 0.1.2 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This indicates that the package was intentionally or unintentionally distributed with harmful code that could compromise systems using it. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version (=0.1.2) of the 'algolia-places' package may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This poses a risk to any system or application that installs and runs this package, potentially leading to compromise or unauthorized actions depending on the malicious payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 0.1.2 of 'algolia-places' and consider removing it from their environments. Monitor official RubyGems and vendor advisories for updates or safer versions. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a verified clean version or alternative is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6557
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-m4v8-9xjw-9r9f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba74c44ab8fbf7c825aed
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:13:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 06:55:19 UTC
Views: 18
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