Malicious code in hockeystick (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'hockeystick' version 5.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'hockeystick' RubyGems package at version 5.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is cataloged under MAL-2025-192907 and GHSA-vr9g-rx8r-fv3f. There is no detailed technical vulnerability description or exploit method disclosed. No patch or remediation information is available, indicating this is a malicious package incident rather than a fixable software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'hockeystick' version 5.0.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload and context of use. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'hockeystick' RubyGems package version 5.0.0. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this version. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor vendor or security advisories for any updates.
Malicious code in hockeystick (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'hockeystick' version 5.0.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'hockeystick' RubyGems package at version 5.0.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is cataloged under MAL-2025-192907 and GHSA-vr9g-rx8r-fv3f. There is no detailed technical vulnerability description or exploit method disclosed. No patch or remediation information is available, indicating this is a malicious package incident rather than a fixable software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'hockeystick' version 5.0.0 package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the payload and context of use. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'hockeystick' RubyGems package version 5.0.0. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this version. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor vendor or security advisories for any updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-192907
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vr9g-rx8r-fv3f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba60f44ab8fbf7c805b01
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:57:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 15:50:03 UTC
Views: 13
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