Malicious code in api-geo_client (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'api-geo_client' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package uploaded to the RubyGems ecosystem. No official patch or remediation has been indicated in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'api-geo_client' RubyGems package at version 1.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-6622). This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, which poses a risk to users who install this specific version. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, indicating that remediation status is currently unknown.
Potential Impact
Users who install 'api-geo_client' version 1.0.0 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed, but supply chain compromises can lead to unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or further system compromise depending on the malicious payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using 'api-geo_client' version 1.0.0. Consider removing this package if already installed and monitor official sources for updates or replacement versions.
Malicious code in api-geo_client (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'api-geo_client' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package uploaded to the RubyGems ecosystem. No official patch or remediation has been indicated in the available data.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'api-geo_client' RubyGems package at version 1.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-6622). This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem, which poses a risk to users who install this specific version. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, indicating that remediation status is currently unknown.
Potential Impact
Users who install 'api-geo_client' version 1.0.0 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the malicious package. The exact impact is not detailed, but supply chain compromises can lead to unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or further system compromise depending on the malicious payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using 'api-geo_client' version 1.0.0. Consider removing this package if already installed and monitor official sources for updates or replacement versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6622
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x28q-4fw2-mvv7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba73244ab8fbf7c824dea
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:05:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 00:25:53 UTC
Views: 33
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