Malicious code in arethusa_client (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'arethusa_client' version 0.1.17 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'arethusa_client' RubyGems package at version 0.1.17 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6682). This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem flagged by the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-v6xw-4f27-7mc7). There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation vectors in the provided data. No patch or remediation information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the compromised 'arethusa_client' version 0.1.17 may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk code execution, data compromise, or further supply chain contamination.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using 'arethusa_client' version 0.1.17. If already installed, remove the package and consider auditing systems for suspicious activity. Monitor the vendor or RubyGems advisories for any updates or official fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Malicious code in arethusa_client (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'arethusa_client' version 0.1.17 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'arethusa_client' RubyGems package at version 0.1.17 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6682). This is a case of a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem flagged by the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-v6xw-4f27-7mc7). There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation vectors in the provided data. No patch or remediation information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the compromised 'arethusa_client' version 0.1.17 may lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk code execution, data compromise, or further supply chain contamination.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using 'arethusa_client' version 0.1.17. If already installed, remove the package and consider auditing systems for suspicious activity. Monitor the vendor or RubyGems advisories for any updates or official fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6682
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v6xw-4f27-7mc7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba71844ab8fbf7c8241b6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:59:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 12:22:39 UTC
Views: 14
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