Malicious code in spider-bot (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'spider-bot' version 0.0.5 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 exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'spider-bot' RubyGems package at version 0.0.5 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This represents a malicious package threat within the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanism described, only that the package itself is malicious.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'spider-bot' package version 0.0.5 may result in execution of malicious code within dependent projects. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on their payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is indicated. Users should avoid using version 0.0.5 of the 'spider-bot' RubyGems package. Remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes.
Malicious code in spider-bot (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'spider-bot' version 0.0.5 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 exploitation information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'spider-bot' RubyGems package at version 0.0.5 is identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository. This represents a malicious package threat within the RubyGems ecosystem. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit mechanism described, only that the package itself is malicious.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'spider-bot' package version 0.0.5 may result in execution of malicious code within dependent projects. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on their payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is indicated. Users should avoid using version 0.0.5 of the 'spider-bot' RubyGems package. Remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-7025
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-mq2g-j5p8-x7c8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba4a744ab8fbf7c7eb2e6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:07:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:36:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:16:50 UTC
Views: 9
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