Malicious code in area-code_validator (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'area-code_validator' version 0.0.6 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package distributed via RubyGems.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'area-code_validator' RubyGems package version 0.0.6 has been flagged for containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-6678). This indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious functionality. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor patch availability.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.6 may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can lead to compromise of systems, data exfiltration, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'area-code_validator' package version 0.0.6. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF repository for updates or safe versions.
Malicious code in area-code_validator (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'area-code_validator' version 0.0.6 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package distributed via RubyGems.
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Technical Analysis
The 'area-code_validator' RubyGems package version 0.0.6 has been flagged for containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-6678). This indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious functionality. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor patch availability.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 0.0.6 may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can lead to compromise of systems, data exfiltration, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'area-code_validator' package version 0.0.6. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF repository for updates or safe versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6678
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-38wj-f54r-v73w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba71844ab8fbf7c8241c6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:59:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 07:53:27 UTC
Views: 14
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