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Malicious code in dog-biscuits (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:50:35 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: dog-biscuits

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.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
dog-biscuits
pkg:gem/dog-biscuits
Affected versions
=0.5.9

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:40:02 UTC

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.

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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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