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Malicious code in gitlab-glfm-markdown (RubyGems)

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High
Published: 07/02/2023 (07/02/2023, 18:12:26 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: gitlab-glfm-markdown

Description

The RubyGems package 'gitlab-glfm-markdown' version 7.0.1 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package is considered malicious because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available.

Affected software

RubyGemsghsa
gitlab-glfm-markdown
Affected versions
=7.0.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:11:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'gitlab-glfm-markdown' package at version 7.0.1 in the RubyGems ecosystem has been flagged as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious behavior. This identification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2023-1425. There is no additional technical detail on the nature of the malicious code or its impact beyond the domain communication. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Use of the affected package version 7.0.1 may result in unintended communication with malicious domains, potentially leading to compromise of systems or data depending on the payload or commands received. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using 'gitlab-glfm-markdown' version 7.0.1. Since no patch or remediation is listed, users should remove or replace this package version from their environments. Monitor official RubyGems and vendor advisories for updates or safe versions. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2023-1425
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-9953-358v-57cx"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba64644ab8fbf7c806e1c

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:58 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:11:11 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 09:28:10 UTC

Views: 14

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