Malicious code in cinch_weatherman (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'cinch_weatherman' version 1.0.5 contains malicious code. This package is identified 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 available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'cinch_weatherman' RubyGems package version 1.0.5 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a security risk to users who install or use this version. No further technical details or exploit methods are documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 1.0.5 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems where it is installed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 1.0.5 of the 'cinch_weatherman' package. It is recommended to remove this version from environments and seek alternative trusted packages or later versions if available. Monitor the vendor or repository advisories for updates or official fixes.
Malicious code in cinch_weatherman (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'cinch_weatherman' version 1.0.5 contains malicious code. This package is identified 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 available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'cinch_weatherman' RubyGems package version 1.0.5 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised, posing a security risk to users who install or use this version. No further technical details or exploit methods are documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected package version 1.0.5 may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems where it is installed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the available information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 1.0.5 of the 'cinch_weatherman' package. It is recommended to remove this version from environments and seek alternative trusted packages or later versions if available. Monitor the vendor or repository advisories for updates or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6830
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-695q-7xfh-vhx9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6d344ab8fbf7c8163cf
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:43:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 05:01:45 UTC
Views: 9
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