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Malicious code in dt_rake (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:50:42 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: dt_rake

Description

The RubyGems package 'dt_rake' version 0.0.3 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 currently provided.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
dt_rake
pkg:gem/dt_rake
Affected versions
=0.0.3

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:38:36 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'dt_rake' RubyGems package at version 0.0.3 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and recorded under MAL-2024-6878. This is a malicious package incident rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. The package is identified as malicious in the RubyGems ecosystem, posing a risk to users who install or depend on this specific version.

Potential Impact

Users who install or use the 'dt_rake' package version 0.0.3 may inadvertently execute malicious code embedded within the package. This can lead to compromise of the environment where the package is installed. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the 'dt_rake' package version 0.0.3. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this package from their dependencies and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6878
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-4cx3-8jrg-mxjp"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba6ba44ab8fbf7c815b0b

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:54 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:38:36 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 16:17:34 UTC

Views: 12

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