Malicious code in rafka-rb (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'rafka-rb' version 5000.1.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rafka-rb' RubyGems package at version 5000.1.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains backdoors or malware. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description available, only the classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation details are provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'rafka-rb' package version 5000.1.0 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed but generally includes risks typical of supply chain malware such as unauthorized code execution or data exfiltration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rafka-rb' package version 5000.1.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Malicious code in rafka-rb (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'rafka-rb' version 5000.1.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rafka-rb' RubyGems package at version 5000.1.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains backdoors or malware. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description available, only the classification as a malicious package. No patch or remediation details are provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the malicious 'rafka-rb' package version 5000.1.0 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed but generally includes risks typical of supply chain malware such as unauthorized code execution or data exfiltration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rafka-rb' package version 5000.1.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Use trusted and verified packages from official sources. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-1919
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-59hf-3rrf-fh9v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba49144ab8fbf7c7ea46b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:30:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 07:31:29 UTC
Views: 13
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