Malicious code in prose_diff (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'prose_diff' version 99.99.99 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The package should be treated as a security risk due to its malicious nature.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'prose_diff' RubyGems package at version 99.99.99 is flagged as malicious because it executes commands linked to malicious activity. This determination comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is documented under MAL-2025-46961. No further technical details or CVSS scoring are available, and no vendor advisory or patch information has been provided. The package is not a cloud service and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'prose_diff' package version 99.99.99 may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. The exact impact depends on the nature of the commands executed, but the package is considered a security threat due to its malicious behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'prose_diff' package version 99.99.99. If already installed, it is recommended to remove the package from the environment. Monitor official sources for any future advisories or fixes.
Malicious code in prose_diff (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'prose_diff' version 99.99.99 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The package should be treated as a security risk due to its malicious nature.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'prose_diff' RubyGems package at version 99.99.99 is flagged as malicious because it executes commands linked to malicious activity. This determination comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is documented under MAL-2025-46961. No further technical details or CVSS scoring are available, and no vendor advisory or patch information has been provided. The package is not a cloud service and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'prose_diff' package version 99.99.99 may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. The exact impact depends on the nature of the commands executed, but the package is considered a security threat due to its malicious behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using the 'prose_diff' package version 99.99.99. If already installed, it is recommended to remove the package from the environment. Monitor official sources for any future advisories or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-46961
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h3jf-hj3v-rh4w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba49144ab8fbf7c7ea482
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:30:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 20:13:19 UTC
Views: 20
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