Malicious code in gimme-vins (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'gimme-vins' version 0.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if used. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'gimme-vins' RubyGems package at version 0.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6932). This classification means the package may include code intended to compromise security or perform unauthorized actions. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No patch or fix information is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Using version 0.0.3 of the 'gimme-vins' RubyGems package may expose users to malicious code execution or other unauthorized actions embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of systems or data where this package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using 'gimme-vins' version 0.0.3 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation instructions.
Malicious code in gimme-vins (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'gimme-vins' version 0.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if used. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The 'gimme-vins' RubyGems package at version 0.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6932). This classification means the package may include code intended to compromise security or perform unauthorized actions. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No patch or fix information is provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Using version 0.0.3 of the 'gimme-vins' RubyGems package may expose users to malicious code execution or other unauthorized actions embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies potential compromise of systems or data where this package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using 'gimme-vins' version 0.0.3 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6932
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jrh8-9cqg-4qp3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba62f44ab8fbf7c8064f0
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:06:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:47:31 UTC
Views: 17
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