Malicious code in answers_ruby-client (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'answers_ruby-client' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'answers_ruby-client' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed under MAL-2024-6611. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, representing a supply chain risk. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, unauthorized access, or system integrity issues.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is indicated in the provided data. Users should avoid using the affected version (=0.0.1) of 'answers_ruby-client'. Since this is a malicious package, removing it from dependencies and replacing it with trusted alternatives is recommended. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removals.
Malicious code in answers_ruby-client (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'answers_ruby-client' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'answers_ruby-client' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed under MAL-2024-6611. This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, representing a supply chain risk. There is no additional technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.1 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk data compromise, unauthorized access, or system integrity issues.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is indicated in the provided data. Users should avoid using the affected version (=0.0.1) of 'answers_ruby-client'. Since this is a malicious package, removing it from dependencies and replacing it with trusted alternatives is recommended. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removals.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6611
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6v8f-pvx2-6894"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba73744ab8fbf7c8251a9
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:06:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 18:14:37 UTC
Views: 23
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