Malicious code in arel-search (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'arel-search' version 0.0.5 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions when used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'arel-search' RubyGems package at version 0.0.5 has been identified as containing malicious code. This information is sourced from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and tracked under MAL-2024-6679. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, but the package is flagged as malicious, implying it poses a security risk if used.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'arel-search' version 0.0.5 package may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'arel-search' version 0.0.5 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or official guidance.
Malicious code in arel-search (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'arel-search' version 0.0.5 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions when used.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'arel-search' RubyGems package at version 0.0.5 has been identified as containing malicious code. This information is sourced from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and tracked under MAL-2024-6679. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available, but the package is flagged as malicious, implying it poses a security risk if used.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'arel-search' version 0.0.5 package may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'arel-search' version 0.0.5 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or official guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6679
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c5j5-cw9g-cfj6"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba71844ab8fbf7c8241c2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:59:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 07:51:57 UTC
Views: 16
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