Malicious code in prometheus_gcstat (RubyGems)
The prometheus_gcstat RubyGem versions 0.0.900, 0.1.900, 0.900.0, 1.900, and 9002.0 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No patch or remediation information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The prometheus_gcstat package in RubyGems is flagged as containing malicious code in specific versions: 0.0.900, 0.1.900, 0.900.0, 1.900, and 9002.0. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability caused by coding errors. The source of this information is the OpenSSF malicious packages database, referenced by GHSA-72qc-7wh3-cmf2 and MAL-2025-192913. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in these versions of prometheus_gcstat can lead to potential compromise of systems using these packages. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but may include unauthorized code execution or data compromise. Since this is a malicious package, the risk is that users unknowingly install compromised software.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing or using the affected versions of prometheus_gcstat. It is recommended to remove these versions if present and obtain the package only from trusted sources. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation.
Malicious code in prometheus_gcstat (RubyGems)
Description
The prometheus_gcstat RubyGem versions 0.0.900, 0.1.900, 0.900.0, 1.900, and 9002.0 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No patch or remediation information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The prometheus_gcstat package in RubyGems is flagged as containing malicious code in specific versions: 0.0.900, 0.1.900, 0.900.0, 1.900, and 9002.0. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability caused by coding errors. The source of this information is the OpenSSF malicious packages database, referenced by GHSA-72qc-7wh3-cmf2 and MAL-2025-192913. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in these versions of prometheus_gcstat can lead to potential compromise of systems using these packages. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but may include unauthorized code execution or data compromise. Since this is a malicious package, the risk is that users unknowingly install compromised software.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing or using the affected versions of prometheus_gcstat. It is recommended to remove these versions if present and obtain the package only from trusted sources. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-192913
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-72qc-7wh3-cmf2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba49e44ab8fbf7c7ea98e
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:33:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 23:36:54 UTC
Views: 42
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