Malicious code in dependency-snapshots-api-proto (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'dependency-snapshots-api-proto' 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. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The package 'dependency-snapshots-api-proto' at version 99.99.99 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as malicious due to execution of commands linked to malicious activity. This identification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2025-46902. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or fix information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of this malicious package could lead to execution of unauthorized commands, potentially compromising systems that install or run it. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious command execution indicates a high risk of compromise or unauthorized control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or official RubyGems security channels for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using or installing the 'dependency-snapshots-api-proto' package version 99.99.99. Consider auditing dependencies to detect and remove this package if present.
Malicious code in dependency-snapshots-api-proto (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'dependency-snapshots-api-proto' 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. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
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Technical Analysis
The package 'dependency-snapshots-api-proto' at version 99.99.99 in the RubyGems ecosystem is flagged as malicious due to execution of commands linked to malicious activity. This identification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2025-46902. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or fix information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of this malicious package could lead to execution of unauthorized commands, potentially compromising systems that install or run it. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious command execution indicates a high risk of compromise or unauthorized control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or official RubyGems security channels for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using or installing the 'dependency-snapshots-api-proto' package version 99.99.99. Consider auditing dependencies to detect and remove this package if present.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-46902
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-39pf-ccvj-97jm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6a744ab8fbf7c814fad
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:34:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 07:24:41 UTC
Views: 14
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