Malicious code in basic_stats (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'basic_stats' version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score available for this issue. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'basic_stats' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6751). This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code rather than a traditional vulnerability. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact, nor does it indicate any patch or fix availability. The threat is cataloged under GHSA-jww9-j5qc-2j46 and is specific to the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'basic_stats' version 0.0.2 package may lead to execution of malicious code as it is identified as a malicious package. This can compromise the security of systems that install and run this package. No specific exploitation details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'basic_stats' package version 0.0.2. It is recommended to remove this package from projects and dependency manifests if present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted sources for current remediation guidance.
Malicious code in basic_stats (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'basic_stats' version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score available for this issue. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'basic_stats' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 is flagged as malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6751). This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code rather than a traditional vulnerability. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact, nor does it indicate any patch or fix availability. The threat is cataloged under GHSA-jww9-j5qc-2j46 and is specific to the RubyGems ecosystem.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'basic_stats' version 0.0.2 package may lead to execution of malicious code as it is identified as a malicious package. This can compromise the security of systems that install and run this package. No specific exploitation details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'basic_stats' package version 0.0.2. It is recommended to remove this package from projects and dependency manifests if present. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted sources for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6751
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jww9-j5qc-2j46"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6f444ab8fbf7c817433
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:52 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:51:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 05:23:55 UTC
Views: 24
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