Malicious code in ar-publish_control (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'ar-publish_control' version 0.0.9 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 available for this threat, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ar-publish_control' RubyGems package version 0.0.9 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2024-6665 and GHSA-3mfq-86jg-4h7q. The package is flagged as a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'ar-publish_control' package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'ar-publish_control' package version 0.0.9. It is recommended to remove this package from environments where it is installed and to verify the integrity of dependencies. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or replacement packages.
Malicious code in ar-publish_control (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'ar-publish_control' version 0.0.9 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 available for this threat, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ar-publish_control' RubyGems package version 0.0.9 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2024-6665 and GHSA-3mfq-86jg-4h7q. The package is flagged as a supply chain threat due to its malicious nature. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'ar-publish_control' package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'ar-publish_control' package version 0.0.9. It is recommended to remove this package from environments where it is installed and to verify the integrity of dependencies. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or replacement packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6665
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3mfq-86jg-4h7q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba72144ab8fbf7c824704
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:37 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:00:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 03:20:14 UTC
Views: 14
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