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Malicious code in chalk-aws (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 12/23/2025 (12/23/2025, 08:40:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: chalk-aws

Description

The chalk-aws RubyGem version 0.7.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed impact analysis is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. No patch or remediation guidance is currently available.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
chalk-aws
pkg:gem/chalk-aws
Affected versions
=0.7.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:36:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

The chalk-aws RubyGem version 0.7.2 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This represents a supply chain compromise where the package itself is harmful. The advisory does not provide technical details on the nature of the malicious code or its impact, nor does it provide any patch or remediation information. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

The presence of malicious code in the chalk-aws RubyGem 0.7.2 poses a risk of unauthorized or harmful actions when this package is used in software projects. The specific impact is not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, indicating limited or no active exploitation at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available for chalk-aws version 0.7.2. Users should avoid using this specific version and consider removing or replacing it in their projects. Monitor the vendor or RubyGems advisories for updates or official fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2025-192895
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-3c36-fj22-cjxw"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba6b544ab8fbf7c815a41

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:49 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:36:43 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:47:23 UTC

Views: 16

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