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Malicious code in ptrsec_rce (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/17/2023 (06/17/2023, 22:50:22 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: ptrsec_rce

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

RubyGemsghsa
ptrsec_rce
Affected versions
=0.0.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 22:39:05 UTC

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.

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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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