Malicious code in prnigtest (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'prnigtest' version 1.0 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package is considered malicious because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'prnigtest' RubyGems package at version 1.0 is flagged as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This classification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-7824. There is no further technical detail on the nature of the malicious code or its behavior beyond the domain communication. No patch or fix information is provided, and no known exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'prnigtest' package version 1.0 may expose systems to malicious network communications, potentially leading to compromise or data exfiltration. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies a security risk to environments that include this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or removal is available, avoid using or remove the 'prnigtest' package version 1.0 from your environment to prevent exposure to malicious activity.
Malicious code in prnigtest (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'prnigtest' version 1.0 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package is considered malicious because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'prnigtest' RubyGems package at version 1.0 is flagged as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This classification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-7824. There is no further technical detail on the nature of the malicious code or its behavior beyond the domain communication. No patch or fix information is provided, and no known exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'prnigtest' package version 1.0 may expose systems to malicious network communications, potentially leading to compromise or data exfiltration. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code implies a security risk to environments that include this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or RubyGems repository for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or removal is available, avoid using or remove the 'prnigtest' package version 1.0 from your environment to prevent exposure to malicious activity.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-7824
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6mwc-4vwq-6g6q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba49e44ab8fbf7c7ea997
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:34:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 06:51:02 UTC
Views: 31
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