Malicious code in asset-link (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'asset-link' version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation data is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'asset-link' RubyGems package at version 0.0.2 is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a report of a package containing harmful or malicious content. There are no known exploits in the wild and no CVSS score assigned. No patch or remediation is indicated, as this is a matter of package trust and removal rather than a fixable software flaw.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'asset-link' package version 0.0.2 could lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data compromise, unauthorized access, or system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'asset-link' package version 0.0.2. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since this is a malicious package, remediation involves not installing or uninstalling the package rather than applying a patch. Monitor trusted sources like the OpenSSF malicious packages list for updates.
Malicious code in asset-link (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'asset-link' version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation data is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'asset-link' RubyGems package at version 0.0.2 is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a report of a package containing harmful or malicious content. There are no known exploits in the wild and no CVSS score assigned. No patch or remediation is indicated, as this is a matter of package trust and removal rather than a fixable software flaw.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'asset-link' package version 0.0.2 could lead to execution of malicious code within environments that install and run this package. The specific impact is not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data compromise, unauthorized access, or system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'asset-link' package version 0.0.2. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since this is a malicious package, remediation involves not installing or uninstalling the package rather than applying a patch. Monitor trusted sources like the OpenSSF malicious packages list for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6700
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f382-3h9p-jhvq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba70e44ab8fbf7c823e2a
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:57:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 03:17:18 UTC
Views: 15
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