Malicious code in codon (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'codon' version 22.55.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'codon' RubyGems package at version 22.55.2 has been flagged for containing malicious code. This identification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6837. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description, nor any known exploits in the wild. The threat is a malicious package insertion rather than a traditional software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected 'codon' package version 22.55.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This could compromise the security of systems or applications that install and run this version of the package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'codon' version 22.55.2 and instead use a version not flagged as malicious or remove the package if already installed. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in codon (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'codon' version 22.55.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'codon' RubyGems package at version 22.55.2 has been flagged for containing malicious code. This identification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6837. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description, nor any known exploits in the wild. The threat is a malicious package insertion rather than a traditional software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected 'codon' package version 22.55.2 may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This could compromise the security of systems or applications that install and run this version of the package. No specific impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using 'codon' version 22.55.2 and instead use a version not flagged as malicious or remove the package if already installed. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6837
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xw67-5q7g-2mr8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6cf44ab8fbf7c8162da
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:42:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:20:18 UTC
Views: 15
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