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Malicious code in ar_octopus-replication-tracking (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:48:48 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: ar_octopus-replication-tracking

Description

The RubyGems package 'ar_octopus-replication-tracking' version 0.1.5 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and listed in the GitHub Security Advisory database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided at this time.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
ar_octopus-replication-tracking
pkg:gem/ar_octopus-replication-tracking
Affected versions
=0.1.5

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 01:00:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

The RubyGems package 'ar_octopus-replication-tracking' version 0.1.5 is recognized as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and recorded under advisory MAL-2024-6667. The advisory indicates the presence of malicious code within this specific version of the package. No further technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics are provided in the source data. There is no known exploit in the wild reported, and no vendor patch or fix is currently documented.

Potential Impact

Use of the affected package version 0.1.5 may lead to the introduction of malicious code into dependent software environments. The exact impact is not detailed, but inclusion of malicious code can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload and execution context.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 0.1.5 of 'ar_octopus-replication-tracking' and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor the vendor or repository for updates or official advisories regarding remediation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6667
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-vv3j-8qfm-5pm5"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba71d44ab8fbf7c82463b

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:33 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:00:32 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 14:19:52 UTC

Views: 15

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