Malicious code in gitlab-glfm-markdown (RubyGems)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Malicious code in gitlab-glfm-markdown (RubyGems)
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.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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