Malicious code in cache-stats (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'cache-stats' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'cache-stats' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6799). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available. The package is not a cloud service, and no patch or fix is documented. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'cache-stats' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code, posing risks such as compromise of the host environment or data integrity. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'cache-stats' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives.
Malicious code in cache-stats (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'cache-stats' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'cache-stats' RubyGems package version 0.0.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6799). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available. The package is not a cloud service, and no patch or fix is documented. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'cache-stats' version 0.0.1 package may lead to execution of malicious code, posing risks such as compromise of the host environment or data integrity. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'cache-stats' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the best mitigation is to remove or not install this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and OpenSSF advisories for updates or safer alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6799
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-fh9w-8m3m-jvj4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6e044ab8fbf7c81687d
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:46:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 23:22:35 UTC
Views: 22
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