Malicious code in branch-raker (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'branch-raker' version 0.0.6 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed under the identifier MAL-2024-6793. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'branch-raker' RubyGems package version 0.0.6 is confirmed to contain malicious code as per the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no detailed technical information on the nature of the malicious code or its behavior. No official patch or fix is available, and the package is not a cloud service. The threat is cataloged under GHSA-hcp3-8vvj-48xx and MAL-2024-6793.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'branch-raker' version 0.0.6 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but inclusion in the malicious package database indicates a high risk of compromise or unauthorized actions. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'branch-raker' RubyGems package version 0.0.6. If already installed, consider removing the package and auditing systems for any suspicious activity. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in branch-raker (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'branch-raker' version 0.0.6 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed under the identifier MAL-2024-6793. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'branch-raker' RubyGems package version 0.0.6 is confirmed to contain malicious code as per the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no detailed technical information on the nature of the malicious code or its behavior. No official patch or fix is available, and the package is not a cloud service. The threat is cataloged under GHSA-hcp3-8vvj-48xx and MAL-2024-6793.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'branch-raker' version 0.0.6 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but inclusion in the malicious package database indicates a high risk of compromise or unauthorized actions. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'branch-raker' RubyGems package version 0.0.6. If already installed, consider removing the package and auditing systems for any suspicious activity. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6793
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hcp3-8vvj-48xx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6e444ab8fbf7c816dbc
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:36 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:47:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:11:52 UTC
Views: 31
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