Malicious code in okra (RubyGems)
The okra RubyGem versions 16, 1.900, 90002.0, 0.900.0, and 8.0.0 have been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package being distributed via the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The okra package in RubyGems has been flagged as malicious in specific versions: 16, 1.900, 90002.0, 0.900.0, and 8.0.0. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2024-6997 and GHSA-9wvq-qjm9-cghr. No further technical details or vulnerability specifics are provided beyond the identification of the package as malicious.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected okra package versions may lead to the execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data integrity. However, no specific exploit details or impact scenarios are documented, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected versions of the okra package and remove or replace them with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixes.
Malicious code in okra (RubyGems)
Description
The okra RubyGem versions 16, 1.900, 90002.0, 0.900.0, and 8.0.0 have been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package being distributed via the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The okra package in RubyGems has been flagged as malicious in specific versions: 16, 1.900, 90002.0, 0.900.0, and 8.0.0. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2024-6997 and GHSA-9wvq-qjm9-cghr. No further technical details or vulnerability specifics are provided beyond the identification of the package as malicious.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected okra package versions may lead to the execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data integrity. However, no specific exploit details or impact scenarios are documented, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected versions of the okra package and remove or replace them with trusted alternatives. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF advisories for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6997
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9wvq-qjm9-cghr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba4b344ab8fbf7c7eb659
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:07:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:38:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 17:52:40 UTC
Views: 16
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