Malicious code in deriving-license (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'deriving-license' version 0.3.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the GHSA and OSV databases. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided. There is no known exploit in the wild reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'deriving-license' version 0.3.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and related advisories (MAL-2024-6861, GHSA-fvfx-wj8f-pwc2). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially impacting any users who install or depend on this specific version. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the source data.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'deriving-license' RubyGems package version 0.3.1 may result in execution of malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided information. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'deriving-license' package version 0.3.1. Since no patch or fixed version is provided, users should remove this package from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in deriving-license (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'deriving-license' version 0.3.1 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the GHSA and OSV databases. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided. There is no known exploit in the wild reported at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'deriving-license' version 0.3.1 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database and related advisories (MAL-2024-6861, GHSA-fvfx-wj8f-pwc2). This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is malicious, potentially impacting any users who install or depend on this specific version. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are described in the source data.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of the 'deriving-license' RubyGems package version 0.3.1 may result in execution of malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided information. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'deriving-license' package version 0.3.1. Since no patch or fixed version is provided, users should remove this package from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF database for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6861
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-fvfx-wj8f-pwc2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6c544ab8fbf7c815fe4
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:40:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:14:06 UTC
Views: 19
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