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Malicious code in asset-uploader (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:49:08 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: asset-uploader

Description

The RubyGems package 'asset-uploader' version 0.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package published to the RubyGems ecosystem.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
asset-uploader
pkg:gem/asset-uploader
Affected versions
=0.0.3

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:56:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'asset-uploader' RubyGems package at version 0.0.3 has been flagged for containing malicious code. This was reported by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6704 and GHSA-89cg-5fjj-q2xg. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation is currently documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. This represents a supply chain risk where installing or using this specific package version could introduce malicious behavior into dependent software.

Potential Impact

Use of the 'asset-uploader' version 0.0.3 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious code in a package can lead to unauthorized access, data compromise, or further system exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'asset-uploader' version 0.0.3. Review dependencies and remove or replace this package version if present. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6704
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-89cg-5fjj-q2xg"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba70e44ab8fbf7c823e16

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

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:56:44 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 11:27:46 UTC

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