Malicious code in alias-helper (RubyGems)
The alias-helper RubyGem version 0.1.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The alias-helper RubyGem version 0.1.2 is recognized as a malicious package containing harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository and the GHSA advisory GHSA-qhwm-rg7w-xh48. No further technical details or exploitation methods are disclosed. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of alias-helper version 0.1.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using alias-helper version 0.1.2. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove this package from your environment and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation information.
Malicious code in alias-helper (RubyGems)
Description
The alias-helper RubyGem version 0.1.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The alias-helper RubyGem version 0.1.2 is recognized as a malicious package containing harmful code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository and the GHSA advisory GHSA-qhwm-rg7w-xh48. No further technical details or exploitation methods are disclosed. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of alias-helper version 0.1.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using alias-helper version 0.1.2. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove this package from your environment and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation information.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6561
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qhwm-rg7w-xh48"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba74c44ab8fbf7c825add
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:12:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:09:35 UTC
Views: 30
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