Malicious code in attr-validator (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'attr-validator' version 0.2.3 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'attr-validator' RubyGems package version 0.2.3 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6718). This classification indicates the package itself is harmful or contains backdoor/malware functionality rather than a vulnerability in the package code. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. No official patch or fix information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'attr-validator' version 0.2.3 package may lead to execution of malicious code within applications that include it, potentially compromising system integrity or confidentiality. Since this is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a software flaw exploitable by an attacker. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'attr-validator' RubyGems package version 0.2.3. Remove it from any projects or environments where it is present. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to replace or remove the malicious package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in attr-validator (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'attr-validator' version 0.2.3 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'attr-validator' RubyGems package version 0.2.3 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6718). This classification indicates the package itself is harmful or contains backdoor/malware functionality rather than a vulnerability in the package code. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. No official patch or fix information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'attr-validator' version 0.2.3 package may lead to execution of malicious code within applications that include it, potentially compromising system integrity or confidentiality. Since this is a malicious package, the impact is the presence of harmful code rather than a software flaw exploitable by an attacker. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'attr-validator' RubyGems package version 0.2.3. Remove it from any projects or environments where it is present. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to replace or remove the malicious package. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6718
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5wv6-qrjm-r5cv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba70244ab8fbf7c817ba2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:17:06 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:55:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:20:11 UTC
Views: 13
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