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Malicious code in queenbee-plugin (RubyGems)

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High
Published: 12/23/2025 (12/23/2025, 08:41:05 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: queenbee-plugin

Description

The 'queenbee-plugin' RubyGems package versions including 90002.0, 99.0.0 through 99.0.8 are identified as malicious. The package communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with harmful behavior. There is no CVSS score or official patch information available for this threat.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
queenbee-plugin
pkg:gem/queenbee-plugin
Affected versions
=90002.0=99.0.7=99.0.6=99.0.4=99.0.1=99.0.0=99.0.3=99.0.5=99.0.8

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 22:33:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

The OpenSSF Package Analysis project has flagged the 'queenbee-plugin' RubyGems package, specifically version 99.0.7 and several others, as malicious. This determination is based on observed communications with domains known for malicious activity and execution of commands indicative of malicious intent. No official vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Use of the affected 'queenbee-plugin' versions may result in unauthorized command execution and communication with malicious domains, potentially leading to compromise of the host environment. The exact impact depends on the commands executed and the nature of the malicious domains contacted.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or removal guidance is available, users should avoid using the affected versions of the 'queenbee-plugin' package. Consider removing or replacing this package in your environment to prevent potential malicious activity.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2025-192914
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-v7j5-ccf7-5prj"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba49e44ab8fbf7c7ea98b

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:54 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:33:46 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 21:18:50 UTC

Views: 27

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