Malicious code in secret-scanning-proto (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'secret-scanning-proto' version 99.99.99 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged the RubyGems package 'secret-scanning-proto' at version 99.99.99 as malicious due to its execution of commands linked to malicious activity. This classification is based on analysis from the OpenSSF and is documented under MAL-2025-46942. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'secret-scanning-proto' package at version 99.99.99 may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'secret-scanning-proto' package at version 99.99.99. It is recommended to remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation instructions.
Malicious code in secret-scanning-proto (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'secret-scanning-proto' version 99.99.99 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged the RubyGems package 'secret-scanning-proto' at version 99.99.99 as malicious due to its execution of commands linked to malicious activity. This classification is based on analysis from the OpenSSF and is documented under MAL-2025-46942. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'secret-scanning-proto' package at version 99.99.99 may lead to execution of malicious commands, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the 'secret-scanning-proto' package at version 99.99.99. It is recommended to remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-46942
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-97w5-qfpm-q3xg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba49544ab8fbf7c7ea55b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:06:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:31:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 14:27:58 UTC
Views: 33
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