Malicious code in dog-biscuits (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'dog-biscuits' version 0.5.9 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 official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'dog-biscuits' RubyGems package version 0.5.9 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to compromise systems using it. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2024-6864 and GHSA-p5rm-wm8h-j9m7. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Using the affected version (=0.5.9) of the 'dog-biscuits' RubyGems package may lead to compromise of systems or environments where it is installed due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but can include unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is available. Users should avoid installing or using version 0.5.9 of the 'dog-biscuits' package. If already installed, remove the package and audit systems for potential compromise. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation instructions.
Malicious code in dog-biscuits (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'dog-biscuits' version 0.5.9 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 official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
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Technical Analysis
The 'dog-biscuits' RubyGems package version 0.5.9 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to compromise systems using it. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. The threat is cataloged under MAL-2024-6864 and GHSA-p5rm-wm8h-j9m7. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Using the affected version (=0.5.9) of the 'dog-biscuits' RubyGems package may lead to compromise of systems or environments where it is installed due to the presence of malicious code. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but can include unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is available. Users should avoid installing or using version 0.5.9 of the 'dog-biscuits' package. If already installed, remove the package and audit systems for potential compromise. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6864
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p5rm-wm8h-j9m7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6c544ab8fbf7c815fd8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:40:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 05:26:58 UTC
Views: 9
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