Malicious code in cat_dog (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'cat_dog' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'cat_dog' RubyGems package version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to perform unauthorized or malicious actions. There is no additional technical detail or vulnerability description beyond its classification as a malicious package. No official patch or fix is documented, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'cat_dog' version 1.0.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'cat_dog' RubyGems package version 1.0.0. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor for updates from the vendor or RubyGems repository for any remediation or replacement guidance.
Malicious code in cat_dog (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'cat_dog' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'cat_dog' RubyGems package version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to perform unauthorized or malicious actions. There is no additional technical detail or vulnerability description beyond its classification as a malicious package. No official patch or fix is documented, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'cat_dog' version 1.0.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data where the package is installed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload embedded in the package, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'cat_dog' RubyGems package version 1.0.0. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor for updates from the vendor or RubyGems repository for any remediation or replacement guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6821
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f6wc-84q5-pj4m"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6d844ab8fbf7c816457
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:44:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 12:24:08 UTC
Views: 12
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