Malicious code in chalk-cli (RubyGems)
The chalk-cli RubyGems package version 0.0.5 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where a package distributed via RubyGems is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The chalk-cli package version 0.0.5 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project. This indicates that the package was intentionally crafted to perform harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS scoring available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2025-192896 and GHSA-4p78-xfgj-hmqm identifiers.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use chalk-cli version 0.0.5 may be exposed to malicious code execution, which could lead to compromise of the development environment or downstream applications depending on this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using chalk-cli version 0.0.5. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious-packages project for updates or fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Malicious code in chalk-cli (RubyGems)
Description
The chalk-cli RubyGems package version 0.0.5 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where a package distributed via RubyGems is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The chalk-cli package version 0.0.5 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project. This indicates that the package was intentionally crafted to perform harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS scoring available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2025-192896 and GHSA-4p78-xfgj-hmqm identifiers.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use chalk-cli version 0.0.5 may be exposed to malicious code execution, which could lead to compromise of the development environment or downstream applications depending on this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk code execution, data theft, or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using chalk-cli version 0.0.5. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF malicious-packages project for updates or fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-192896
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4p78-xfgj-hmqm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6b044ab8fbf7c815810
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:36:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 23:24:12 UTC
Views: 16
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