Malicious code in apiotics-aws_iot_client (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'apiotics-aws_iot_client' version 1.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'apiotics-aws_iot_client' RubyGems package at version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6627. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to the execution of malicious code within environments that install it. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'apiotics-aws_iot_client' RubyGems package version 1.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives.
Malicious code in apiotics-aws_iot_client (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'apiotics-aws_iot_client' version 1.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'apiotics-aws_iot_client' RubyGems package at version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6627. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may lead to the execution of malicious code within environments that install it. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'apiotics-aws_iot_client' RubyGems package version 1.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6627
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vmgh-hr5h-9mxc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba72e44ab8fbf7c824d74
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:04:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 14:25:05 UTC
Views: 14
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