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Malicious code in modified_bayes (RubyGems)

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High
Published: 05/04/2023 (05/04/2023, 10:20:51 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: modified_bayes

Description

The RubyGems package 'modified_bayes' versions 10.1.0 and 13.1.1 have been identified as malicious. The package is considered malicious because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.

Affected software

RubyGemsghsa
modified_bayes
Affected versions
=10.1.0=13.1.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:10:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that the 'modified_bayes' RubyGems package at versions 10.1.0 and 13.1.1 exhibits malicious behavior by communicating with a domain linked to malicious activity. This classification is based on analysis from the OpenSSF and is documented under MAL-2023-1429. No further technical details or exploit information are provided.

Potential Impact

Use of the affected 'modified_bayes' package versions may result in unintended communication with malicious domains, potentially leading to compromise of systems or data confidentiality. Specific impacts or exploitation details are not provided.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=10.1.0 and =13.1.1) of the 'modified_bayes' package. Consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or fixes.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2023-1429
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-wvf9-fvjw-w8w2"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba64244ab8fbf7c806b70

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:54 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:10:43 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 11:29:07 UTC

Views: 17

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