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Malicious code in ar-json_serialize (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:48:46 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: ar-json_serialize

Description

The RubyGems package 'ar-json_serialize' version 0.0.3 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
ar-json_serialize
pkg:gem/ar-json_serialize
Affected versions
=0.0.3

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 01:00:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'ar-json_serialize' RubyGems package at version 0.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This classification indicates that the package itself is harmful or attempts to perform unauthorized or harmful actions when used. There is no further technical detail or vulnerability description beyond its classification as malicious. No CVSS score or exploit details are provided.

Potential Impact

Using the malicious 'ar-json_serialize' package version 0.0.3 may lead to execution of unauthorized or harmful code within applications that include this dependency. The exact impact is not detailed, but inclusion of malicious code in a package can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the 'ar-json_serialize' package version 0.0.3. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor dependency sources to prevent inclusion of malicious packages. Patch status is not confirmed; check vendor or repository advisories for updates.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6663
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-7f4g-p467-jjx2"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba72144ab8fbf7c82470c

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:37 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:00:57 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 14:22:50 UTC

Views: 12

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