Malicious code in ptrsec_rce (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'ptrsec_rce' version 0.0.1 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package is considered malicious because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ptrsec_rce' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is flagged as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity, as identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This classification is based on behavioral analysis rather than a traditional vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are documented.
Potential Impact
Use of this package may lead to unintended communication with malicious domains, potentially exposing systems to further compromise or data leakage. The exact impact is not detailed, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this package is identified as malicious, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or remove the 'ptrsec_rce' package version 0.0.1 from your environment. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure no indirect inclusion of this package.
Malicious code in ptrsec_rce (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'ptrsec_rce' version 0.0.1 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package is considered malicious because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability information available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ptrsec_rce' RubyGems package at version 0.0.1 is flagged as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity, as identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This classification is based on behavioral analysis rather than a traditional vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are documented.
Potential Impact
Use of this package may lead to unintended communication with malicious domains, potentially exposing systems to further compromise or data leakage. The exact impact is not detailed, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since this package is identified as malicious, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using or remove the 'ptrsec_rce' package version 0.0.1 from your environment. No official patch or fix is available. Users should verify dependencies and ensure no indirect inclusion of this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2023-1432
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rp95-74h9-vp82"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba4b744ab8fbf7c7eb9e3
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:07:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:39:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 13:17:37 UTC
Views: 10
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