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Malicious code in brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:49:54 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins

Description

The RubyGems package brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins version 0.0.6 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins
pkg:gem/brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins
Affected versions
=0.0.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:47:21 UTC

Technical Analysis

The brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins RubyGems package version 0.0.6 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. The package is flagged under MAL-2024-6794 and GHSA-7c47-6g9q-66m3. There is no detailed technical vulnerability or exploit information available, and no official patch or fix has been indicated.

Potential Impact

Use of the malicious brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins package version 0.0.6 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload contained within the package. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data. This represents a supply chain risk to RubyGems consumers who may inadvertently install this package.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently provided. Users should avoid installing or using brightbox_boxgrinder-plugins version 0.0.6. Review dependencies and remove this package if present. Monitor vendor or ecosystem advisories for updates or remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6794
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-7c47-6g9q-66m3"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba6e444ab8fbf7c816db8

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:36 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:47:21 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 00:19:06 UTC

Views: 19

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