Malicious code in also-validates (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'also-validates' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code. This package is identified 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 patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'also-validates' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6595). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information, no known exploits in the wild, and no official patch or remediation instructions provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'also-validates' package version 0.0.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security of applications depending on this package. No further impact details are available from the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'also-validates' version 0.0.2 and remove it from their dependency trees. Consider replacing it with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or security advisories for updates.
Malicious code in also-validates (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'also-validates' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code. This package is identified 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 patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'also-validates' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6595). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information, no known exploits in the wild, and no official patch or remediation instructions provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'also-validates' package version 0.0.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security of applications depending on this package. No further impact details are available from the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'also-validates' version 0.0.2 and remove it from their dependency trees. Consider replacing it with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6595
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v4wh-5g6f-pqwr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba73f44ab8fbf7c825653
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:08:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 21:20:42 UTC
Views: 13
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