Malicious code in apress_api (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'apress_api' version 1.24.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'apress_api' RubyGems package at version 1.24.0 is flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6655). This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code rather than an accidental vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or exploit data available, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'apress_api' version 1.24.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'apress_api' package version 1.24.0. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safe versions.
Malicious code in apress_api (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'apress_api' version 1.24.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'apress_api' RubyGems package at version 1.24.0 is flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6655). This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code rather than an accidental vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or exploit data available, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'apress_api' version 1.24.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'apress_api' package version 1.24.0. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, users should remove this version from their environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safe versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6655
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jqw8-v2g8-6qwp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba72544ab8fbf7c824ad2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:01:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 07:54:55 UTC
Views: 11
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