Malicious code in amazon_search (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'amazon_search' version 1.4.4 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed under the MAL-2024-6598 advisory. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact provided. No official patch or remediation guidance is available at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'amazon_search' RubyGems package version 1.4.4 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under the MAL-2024-6598 advisory. No further technical details, such as exploitation methods or impact specifics, are provided in the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'amazon_search' package version 1.4.4 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems. The specific impact is not detailed in the source data, but the presence of malicious code can lead to compromise of system integrity, data confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload and execution context.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using 'amazon_search' version 1.4.4 and consider removing it from their environments. Monitor official sources for updates or advisories regarding remediation.
Malicious code in amazon_search (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'amazon_search' version 1.4.4 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed under the MAL-2024-6598 advisory. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact provided. No official patch or remediation guidance is available at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The 'amazon_search' RubyGems package version 1.4.4 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under the MAL-2024-6598 advisory. No further technical details, such as exploitation methods or impact specifics, are provided in the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'amazon_search' package version 1.4.4 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems. The specific impact is not detailed in the source data, but the presence of malicious code can lead to compromise of system integrity, data confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload and execution context.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using 'amazon_search' version 1.4.4 and consider removing it from their environments. Monitor official sources for updates or advisories regarding remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6598
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-gxvh-w6qr-x646"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba73b44ab8fbf7c825516
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:08:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 03:48:48 UTC
Views: 17
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