Malicious code in ansible-tower_client (RubyGems)
The ansible-tower_client RubyGem version 0.21.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package distributed via RubyGems. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ansible-tower_client RubyGem version 0.21.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project. This indicates that the package itself is harmful and may execute unauthorized or malicious actions when used. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, nor is there a vendor advisory or patch information. The threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version (=0.21.0) of ansible-tower_client may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security of systems that install or run this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is currently documented, users should avoid using ansible-tower_client version 0.21.0. Remove or replace this version with a trusted alternative or a version verified to be clean. Monitor official sources for updates or advisories regarding remediation.
Malicious code in ansible-tower_client (RubyGems)
Description
The ansible-tower_client RubyGem version 0.21.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package distributed via RubyGems. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ansible-tower_client RubyGem version 0.21.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project. This indicates that the package itself is harmful and may execute unauthorized or malicious actions when used. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information available, nor is there a vendor advisory or patch information. The threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version (=0.21.0) of ansible-tower_client may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security of systems that install or run this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation is currently documented, users should avoid using ansible-tower_client version 0.21.0. Remove or replace this version with a trusted alternative or a version verified to be clean. Monitor official sources for updates or advisories regarding remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6610
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hp98-9v62-p5gh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba73744ab8fbf7c8251ad
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:06:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:51:15 UTC
Views: 20
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