Malicious code in bin-search (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'bin-search' version 0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No patch or remediation is currently indicated in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'bin-search' RubyGems package at version 0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6778). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation data provided. No official patch or fix information is available, and the package is not a cloud service. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'bin-search' RubyGems package version 0.1 risk executing malicious code embedded within the package. This can lead to compromise of the development environment or systems where the package is deployed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'bin-search' RubyGems package version 0.1. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in bin-search (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'bin-search' version 0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No patch or remediation is currently indicated in the available data.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'bin-search' RubyGems package at version 0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6778). This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation data provided. No official patch or fix information is available, and the package is not a cloud service. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use the 'bin-search' RubyGems package version 0.1 risk executing malicious code embedded within the package. This can lead to compromise of the development environment or systems where the package is deployed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing or using the 'bin-search' RubyGems package version 0.1. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the best mitigation is to remove or not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6778
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-r88g-8wgg-cfrg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6e844ab8fbf7c817212
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:49:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 14:18:58 UTC
Views: 16
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