Malicious code in crl-watchdog (RubyGems)
The crl-watchdog RubyGem version 1.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is available at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The crl-watchdog RubyGem version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems repository. The advisory does not provide specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact, nor does it indicate any available fix or patch.
Potential Impact
Use of the crl-watchdog RubyGem version 1.0.0 may result in execution of malicious code within the environment where the gem is installed. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the presence of malicious code poses a risk to systems that install or run this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using crl-watchdog version 1.0.0. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixes related to this malicious package.
Malicious code in crl-watchdog (RubyGems)
Description
The crl-watchdog RubyGem version 1.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is flagged as a malicious package in the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is available at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The crl-watchdog RubyGem version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems repository. The advisory does not provide specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact, nor does it indicate any available fix or patch.
Potential Impact
Use of the crl-watchdog RubyGem version 1.0.0 may result in execution of malicious code within the environment where the gem is installed. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the presence of malicious code poses a risk to systems that install or run this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using crl-watchdog version 1.0.0. If already installed, remove the package and verify system integrity. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixes related to this malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6844
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-pff2-4v65-w497"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6cf44ab8fbf7c8162be
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:42:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 14:49:32 UTC
Views: 16
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