Malicious code in apress_documentation (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'apress_documentation' version 0.4.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score is provided for this threat.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'apress_documentation' RubyGems package version 0.4.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This determination is based on analysis by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6657 and GHSA-9fmj-99xf-6283. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods provided in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service and no patch or remediation links are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'apress_documentation' version 0.4.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'apress_documentation' RubyGems package version 0.4.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in apress_documentation (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'apress_documentation' version 0.4.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score is provided for this threat.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'apress_documentation' RubyGems package version 0.4.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This determination is based on analysis by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6657 and GHSA-9fmj-99xf-6283. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods provided in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service and no patch or remediation links are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'apress_documentation' version 0.4.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'apress_documentation' RubyGems package version 0.4.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package from their environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6657
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9fmj-99xf-6283"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba72144ab8fbf7c824724
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:37 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:01:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 20:47:10 UTC
Views: 20
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