Malicious code in spider_src (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'spider_src' version 0.1.7 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 specific technical details about the malicious behavior or exploitation are provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'spider_src' RubyGems package version 0.1.7 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-7030). This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to compromise systems that install it. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor-provided patches.
Potential Impact
Installing or using the 'spider_src' package version 0.1.7 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems or data where the package is deployed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'spider_src' package version 0.1.7. Users should remove this version from their environments and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or removal notices.
Malicious code in spider_src (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'spider_src' version 0.1.7 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 specific technical details about the malicious behavior or exploitation are provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'spider_src' RubyGems package version 0.1.7 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-7030). This indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or contains code designed to compromise systems that install it. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor-provided patches.
Potential Impact
Installing or using the 'spider_src' package version 0.1.7 may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems or data where the package is deployed. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended action is to avoid using the 'spider_src' package version 0.1.7. Users should remove this version from their environments and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor official RubyGems advisories or the OpenSSF repository for updates or removal notices.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-7030
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-cwv6-98fm-c8fm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba4a744ab8fbf7c7eb2d2
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:07:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:35:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 11:59:15 UTC
Views: 16
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