Malicious code in chef_cloudsearch (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'chef_cloudsearch' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the GHSA malware database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'chef_cloudsearch' RubyGems package at version 0.0.2 has been flagged as containing malicious code. This classification is based on detection by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is tracked under the identifier MAL-2024-6826. There are no known exploits in the wild reported, and no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanics are described. No patch or remediation information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'chef_cloudsearch' version 0.0.2 package may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The specific impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the provided information. There are no reported active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'chef_cloudsearch' RubyGems package version 0.0.2. Since no patch or remediation is provided, users should remove this package from their environments and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in chef_cloudsearch (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'chef_cloudsearch' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the GHSA malware database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'chef_cloudsearch' RubyGems package at version 0.0.2 has been flagged as containing malicious code. This classification is based on detection by the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is tracked under the identifier MAL-2024-6826. There are no known exploits in the wild reported, and no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanics are described. No patch or remediation information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'chef_cloudsearch' version 0.0.2 package may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The specific impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the provided information. There are no reported active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'chef_cloudsearch' RubyGems package version 0.0.2. Since no patch or remediation is provided, users should remove this package from their environments and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6826
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9rh8-mh92-85jc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6d844ab8fbf7c816443
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:44:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 04:43:58 UTC
Views: 20
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