Malicious code in battering-ram (RubyGems)
The RubyGem 'battering-ram' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details or exploitation methods are provided. There is no known exploit in the wild reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'battering-ram' version 0.0.1 is confirmed to contain malicious code as per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6764). The advisory does not provide detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No CVSS score or severity rating is assigned, and no patches or remediation instructions are available. No exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'battering-ram' RubyGem could lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. Since the package is malicious, it poses a risk of unauthorized actions or data compromise depending on the code's behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'battering-ram' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in battering-ram (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem 'battering-ram' version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details or exploitation methods are provided. There is no known exploit in the wild reported at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'battering-ram' version 0.0.1 is confirmed to contain malicious code as per the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6764). The advisory does not provide detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No CVSS score or severity rating is assigned, and no patches or remediation instructions are available. No exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'battering-ram' RubyGem could lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. Since the package is malicious, it poses a risk of unauthorized actions or data compromise depending on the code's behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'battering-ram' RubyGem version 0.0.1. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6764
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-96mj-4hmx-mc25"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6f044ab8fbf7c81737e
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:48 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:50:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:48:15 UTC
Views: 12
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