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Malicious code in proto-dependency-graph-api (RubyGems)

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High
Published: 09/01/2025 (09/01/2025, 09:50:37 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: proto-dependency-graph-api

Description

The RubyGems package 'proto-dependency-graph-api' 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, indicating it is a supply chain threat. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided at this time.

Affected software

RubyGemsghsa
proto-dependency-graph-api
Affected versions
=99.99.99

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 22:32:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'proto-dependency-graph-api' RubyGems package at version 99.99.99 is flagged as malicious due to execution of commands linked to malicious activity. This identification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2025-46919. The package is considered a supply chain risk as it may execute harmful code when installed or used. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.

Potential Impact

Use of the malicious 'proto-dependency-graph-api' package could lead to execution of unauthorized commands, potentially compromising systems that install or run this package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious command execution indicates a high risk of system compromise or data breach.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using or installing the 'proto-dependency-graph-api' package version 99.99.99. Consider removing it from existing environments if present.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2025-46919
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-rg43-x364-v3m6"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba49a44ab8fbf7c7ea8fd

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:50 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:32:17 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 07:31:04 UTC

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