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Malicious code in telegram-bot_api (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:52:17 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: telegram-bot_api

Description

The telegram-bot_api RubyGem version 0.1.0 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and flagged in the GitHub Security Advisory database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
telegram-bot_api
pkg:gem/telegram-bot_api
Affected versions
=0.1.0

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AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 22:35:20 UTC

Technical Analysis

The telegram-bot_api RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code, as reported by the OpenSSF and tracked under MAL-2024-7033. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems. No further technical details, such as the nature of the malicious code or exploitation methods, are provided in the source data. There is no known exploit in the wild reported at this time.

Potential Impact

Using the telegram-bot_api RubyGem version 0.1.0 may result in execution of malicious code embedded in the package. This poses a risk to systems that install and run this version of the package, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability depending on the malicious payload. No specific impact scenarios are detailed in the source data.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using telegram-bot_api version 0.1.0 and remove it from their environments if present. Monitor official RubyGems and vendor advisories for updates or safe versions. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a trusted and verified alternative is recommended.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-7033
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-7544-xc33-j3j5"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba4a744ab8fbf7c7eb2c7

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:07:03 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:35:20 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 00:24:10 UTC

Views: 27

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