Malicious code in rate-beer (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'rate-beer' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rate-beer' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to perform unauthorized or malicious actions. There is no further technical detail or exploit information provided. No official patch or fix is documented, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rate-beer' package version 0.0.2 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rate-beer' RubyGems package version 0.0.2. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Users should verify dependencies and replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates.
Malicious code in rate-beer (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'rate-beer' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
The 'rate-beer' RubyGems package version 0.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF malicious packages initiative. This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to perform unauthorized or malicious actions. There is no further technical detail or exploit information provided. No official patch or fix is documented, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'rate-beer' package version 0.0.2 may introduce malicious code into dependent systems, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload of the malicious code. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'rate-beer' RubyGems package version 0.0.2. Since no patch or remediation is provided, the recommended action is to remove or not install this package. Users should verify dependencies and replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems advisories and the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-7009
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-59m6-2mj6-vxx5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba4af44ab8fbf7c7eb480
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:07:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:37:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:49:42 UTC
Views: 15
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