Malicious code in aptly-cli (RubyGems)
The aptly-cli RubyGem version 0.5.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the GitHub Security Advisory database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The aptly-cli RubyGem version 0.5.0 is classified as a malicious package, as reported by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and tracked under MAL-2024-6661. This is not a traditional vulnerability but rather a case of a package containing malicious code. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score provided, and no known active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of aptly-cli version 0.5.0 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available data. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using aptly-cli version 0.5.0. Remove or replace this version with a trusted alternative. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should not install or should uninstall this specific version. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer versions.
Malicious code in aptly-cli (RubyGems)
Description
The aptly-cli RubyGem version 0.5.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the GitHub Security Advisory database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The aptly-cli RubyGem version 0.5.0 is classified as a malicious package, as reported by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and tracked under MAL-2024-6661. This is not a traditional vulnerability but rather a case of a package containing malicious code. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score provided, and no known active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of aptly-cli version 0.5.0 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available data. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using aptly-cli version 0.5.0. Remove or replace this version with a trusted alternative. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should not install or should uninstall this specific version. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6661
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-frfm-59px-27vc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba72144ab8fbf7c824714
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:37 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:01:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:49:56 UTC
Views: 14
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