Malicious code in blacklight-advanced_search (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package blacklight-advanced_search version 7.0.0 contains malicious code. This issue was identified by the OpenSSF and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6783. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The blacklight-advanced_search RubyGems package version 7.0.0 has been found to contain malicious code as reported by the OpenSSF and recorded in the MAL-2024-6783 advisory. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version 7.0.0 of blacklight-advanced_search may result in execution of malicious code embedded in the package. This could compromise the security of systems that install or run this package. No known active exploits have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until a fixed version or official guidance is available, avoid using blacklight-advanced_search version 7.0.0 and consider removing it from your environment if present.
Malicious code in blacklight-advanced_search (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package blacklight-advanced_search version 7.0.0 contains malicious code. This issue was identified by the OpenSSF and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6783. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The blacklight-advanced_search RubyGems package version 7.0.0 has been found to contain malicious code as reported by the OpenSSF and recorded in the MAL-2024-6783 advisory. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version 7.0.0 of blacklight-advanced_search may result in execution of malicious code embedded in the package. This could compromise the security of systems that install or run this package. No known active exploits have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until a fixed version or official guidance is available, avoid using blacklight-advanced_search version 7.0.0 and consider removing it from your environment if present.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6783
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-99m7-m62x-wcqv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6e844ab8fbf7c8171fe
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:48:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 07:35:52 UTC
Views: 25
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