Malicious code in arethusa-plugin_generator (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'arethusa-plugin_generator' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and flagged in the GHSA database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an official patch.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'arethusa-plugin_generator' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GHSA advisory GHSA-5qqg-4cpp-wg5m. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability. No patch or remediation guidance is available from the vendor or advisory.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'arethusa-plugin_generator' version 0.0.1 package may result in the execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies a high risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users and organizations should avoid installing or using the 'arethusa-plugin_generator' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in arethusa-plugin_generator (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'arethusa-plugin_generator' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and flagged in the GHSA database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an official patch.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'arethusa-plugin_generator' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OpenSSF malicious packages database and the GHSA advisory GHSA-5qqg-4cpp-wg5m. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability. No patch or remediation guidance is available from the vendor or advisory.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'arethusa-plugin_generator' version 0.0.1 package may result in the execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies a high risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users and organizations should avoid installing or using the 'arethusa-plugin_generator' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6680
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5qqg-4cpp-wg5m"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba71844ab8fbf7c8241be
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:59:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 13:22:37 UTC
Views: 11
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