Malicious code in em_statsd-ruby (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package em_statsd-ruby version 1.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The em_statsd-ruby RubyGems package version 1.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2024-6887 and GHSA-f638-w3r3-gc2h. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods in the provided data. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the em_statsd-ruby package version 1.0.3 may introduce malicious code into dependent software projects, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using em_statsd-ruby version 1.0.3 and remove it from their projects if present. Consider replacing it with a trusted alternative or verifying the integrity of packages before use. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or fixes.
Malicious code in em_statsd-ruby (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package em_statsd-ruby version 1.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The em_statsd-ruby RubyGems package version 1.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2024-6887 and GHSA-f638-w3r3-gc2h. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods in the provided data. No patch or remediation information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the em_statsd-ruby package version 1.0.3 may introduce malicious code into dependent software projects, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using em_statsd-ruby version 1.0.3 and remove it from their projects if present. Consider replacing it with a trusted alternative or verifying the integrity of packages before use. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6887
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f638-w3r3-gc2h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6b544ab8fbf7c815a60
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:15:49 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:37:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 18:10:22 UTC
Views: 25
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