Malicious code in console_auth (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'console_auth' version 99.99.99 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior, indicating it is a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'console_auth' RubyGems package at version 99.99.99 is flagged as malicious because it executes commands linked to malicious activity. This classification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is documented under MAL-2025-46899. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious code execution, but no further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'console_auth' package at version 99.99.99 may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising systems or data where it is installed. Since it is a malicious package, it poses a direct risk to environments that include it as a dependency. No specific exploit details or impact scope beyond this are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using the 'console_auth' package at version 99.99.99. Removal of this package from projects and dependency trees is recommended to mitigate risk. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in console_auth (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'console_auth' version 99.99.99 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior, indicating it is a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'console_auth' RubyGems package at version 99.99.99 is flagged as malicious because it executes commands linked to malicious activity. This classification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is documented under MAL-2025-46899. The package is considered a supply chain threat due to its malicious code execution, but no further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'console_auth' package at version 99.99.99 may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising systems or data where it is installed. Since it is a malicious package, it poses a direct risk to environments that include it as a dependency. No specific exploit details or impact scope beyond this are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using the 'console_auth' package at version 99.99.99. Removal of this package from projects and dependency trees is recommended to mitigate risk. Monitor official advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-46899
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-gx8p-ffph-8949"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6a744ab8fbf7c814fb6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:34:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 13:46:27 UTC
Views: 16
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