Malicious code in chalk-consul (RubyGems)
The chalk-consul RubyGem version 0.1.22 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information provided. No patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The chalk-consul RubyGem version 0.1.22 has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the malicious packages database (MAL-2025-192897). This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no official patch or fix has been referenced. The threat is specific to this exact version of the package.
Potential Impact
Use of chalk-consul version 0.1.22 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code typically risks compromise of systems using this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using chalk-consul version 0.1.22. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove this version from your environment and replace it with a trusted alternative or a version verified to be clean. Monitor official advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in chalk-consul (RubyGems)
Description
The chalk-consul RubyGem version 0.1.22 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information provided. No patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The chalk-consul RubyGem version 0.1.22 has been identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and included in the malicious packages database (MAL-2025-192897). This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code. There is no further technical detail or CVSS scoring available, and no official patch or fix has been referenced. The threat is specific to this exact version of the package.
Potential Impact
Use of chalk-consul version 0.1.22 may lead to execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code typically risks compromise of systems using this package. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using chalk-consul version 0.1.22. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove this version from your environment and replace it with a trusted alternative or a version verified to be clean. Monitor official advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-192897
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xm5g-gqcf-3fh8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6b044ab8fbf7c81580d
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:36:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 12:23:37 UTC
Views: 19
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