Malicious code in html_scrubber (RubyGems)
The html_scrubber RubyGem version 90002.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised with malicious content.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The html_scrubber package in RubyGems at version 90002.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is documented by the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository and tracked under MAL-2025-192909 and GHSA-5j53-gxh6-wvx8. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of a patch or remediation available, nor any known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Using the compromised html_scrubber package version 90002.0 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the html_scrubber package version 90002.0. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixes.
Malicious code in html_scrubber (RubyGems)
Description
The html_scrubber RubyGem version 90002.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised with malicious content.
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Technical Analysis
The html_scrubber package in RubyGems at version 90002.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is documented by the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository and tracked under MAL-2025-192909 and GHSA-5j53-gxh6-wvx8. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of a patch or remediation available, nor any known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Using the compromised html_scrubber package version 90002.0 may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of systems that incorporate this package. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the html_scrubber package version 90002.0. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-192909
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5j53-gxh6-wvx8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba60f44ab8fbf7c805afb
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:57:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 16:17:22 UTC
Views: 13
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