Malicious code in alias-class (RubyGems)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Malicious code in alias-class (RubyGems)
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.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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