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Malicious code in alias-class (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:47:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: alias-class

Description

The RubyGems package 'alias-class' version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score is assigned to this threat. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an official patch. The malicious nature of the package poses a risk to developers who install or use this specific version.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
alias-class
pkg:gem/alias-class
Affected versions
=0.1.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 01:12:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'alias-class' RubyGems package version 0.1.0 is flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under MAL-2024-6560. This threat involves the presence of malicious code within the package, which could compromise systems or development environments that incorporate this version. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data. There is no CVSS score or severity rating assigned by the source.

Potential Impact

Using the malicious 'alias-class' package version 0.1.0 may lead to compromise of the development environment or downstream applications due to the embedded malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed, but supply chain malware typically risks code execution, data theft, or system integrity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the 'alias-class' RubyGems package version 0.1.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to remove or not install this version. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or safe replacement versions.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6560
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-73hj-ccfp-4qx8"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba74c44ab8fbf7c825ae1

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:20 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:12:43 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 12:23:11 UTC

Views: 25

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