Malicious code in cards-lib (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'cards-lib' version 0.2.5 contains malicious code. This package has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'cards-lib' RubyGems package version 0.2.5 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository. This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to perform unauthorized or malicious actions. No further technical details or exploitation methods are documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'cards-lib' version 0.2.5 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems where it is installed. Specific impacts are not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using 'cards-lib' version 0.2.5 and remove it if already installed. It is recommended to verify dependencies and replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes.
Malicious code in cards-lib (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'cards-lib' version 0.2.5 contains malicious code. This package has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The 'cards-lib' RubyGems package version 0.2.5 is flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository. This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to perform unauthorized or malicious actions. No further technical details or exploitation methods are documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'cards-lib' version 0.2.5 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems where it is installed. Specific impacts are not detailed, but malicious packages generally pose risks such as data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using 'cards-lib' version 0.2.5 and remove it if already installed. It is recommended to verify dependencies and replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6820
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9fc5-q5f3-7wcq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6d844ab8fbf7c81645b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:44:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 18:20:44 UTC
Views: 14
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