Malicious code in apitool_client (RubyGems)
The apitool_client RubyGem version 2.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The apitool_client RubyGem version 2.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package itself is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the code. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is specific to the exact version 2.0.0 of the apitool_client package in the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Using the apitool_client RubyGem version 2.0.0 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can lead to compromise of systems or data where the package is installed. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using apitool_client version 2.0.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and replace it with a trusted alternative or wait for an official fix. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates. No cloud service remediation applies as this is a client-side package.
Malicious code in apitool_client (RubyGems)
Description
The apitool_client RubyGem version 2.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The apitool_client RubyGem version 2.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package itself is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the code. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is specific to the exact version 2.0.0 of the apitool_client package in the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Using the apitool_client RubyGem version 2.0.0 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can lead to compromise of systems or data where the package is installed. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using apitool_client version 2.0.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and replace it with a trusted alternative or wait for an official fix. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates. No cloud service remediation applies as this is a client-side package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6628
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p646-f6jf-4rwh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba72e44ab8fbf7c824d70
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:04:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 20:19:47 UTC
Views: 26
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