Malicious code in apress_changelogger (RubyGems)
The apress_changelogger RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The apress_changelogger RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems. There is no detailed technical vulnerability or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged under the identifier MAL-2024-6656 and GHSA-242q-r2fh-qpch. No patch or fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the apress_changelogger version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, posing a risk to systems that incorporate this package. No specific impact details or exploit reports are available. The threat is related to supply chain compromise via a malicious package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the apress_changelogger RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is documented, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or replacement packages. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Malicious code in apress_changelogger (RubyGems)
Description
The apress_changelogger RubyGem version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The apress_changelogger RubyGem version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems. There is no detailed technical vulnerability or exploit information available, and no CVSS score has been assigned. The package is flagged under the identifier MAL-2024-6656 and GHSA-242q-r2fh-qpch. No patch or fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the apress_changelogger version 0.0.1 package may result in execution of malicious code, posing a risk to systems that incorporate this package. No specific impact details or exploit reports are available. The threat is related to supply chain compromise via a malicious package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the apress_changelogger RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is documented, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or replacement packages. No vendor advisory or official fix is currently available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6656
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-242q-r2fh-qpch"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba72544ab8fbf7c824ace
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:01:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 03:00:44 UTC
Views: 25
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