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Malicious code in argentinian_validations (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:48:57 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: argentinian_validations

Description

The RubyGems package 'argentinian_validations' version 0.1.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform harmful actions if used in a software environment.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
argentinian_validations
pkg:gem/argentinian_validations
Affected versions
=0.1.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:58:58 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'argentinian_validations' RubyGems package at version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6683 and GHSA-mfx3-6x62-x887. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods provided. No CVSS score or severity rating is assigned in the source data.

Potential Impact

Use of the 'argentinian_validations' version 0.1.0 package may lead to execution of malicious code within the environment where it is installed. Specific impacts are not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data compromise, unauthorized access, or system integrity violations.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the 'argentinian_validations' RubyGems package version 0.1.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or safe versions.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6683
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-mfx3-6x62-x887"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba71844ab8fbf7c8241b2

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:28 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:58:58 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 13:26:32 UTC

Views: 13

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