Malicious code in workarea-gift-cards (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'workarea-gift-cards' version 4.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package distributed via RubyGems. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'workarea-gift-cards' RubyGem version 4.0.1 has been flagged for containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-7046). This indicates that the package may perform unauthorized or harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version 4.0.1 of 'workarea-gift-cards' may result in execution of malicious code within applications that include this package. This can lead to compromise of the host environment or data integrity depending on the nature of the malicious payload. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using version 4.0.1 of 'workarea-gift-cards' and consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or fixed versions. Since this is a malicious package, immediate removal is recommended if already in use.
Malicious code in workarea-gift-cards (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'workarea-gift-cards' version 4.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package distributed via RubyGems. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'workarea-gift-cards' RubyGem version 4.0.1 has been flagged for containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-7046). This indicates that the package may perform unauthorized or harmful actions when used. There is no detailed technical description of the malicious behavior or exploitation methods. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version 4.0.1 of 'workarea-gift-cards' may result in execution of malicious code within applications that include this package. This can lead to compromise of the host environment or data integrity depending on the nature of the malicious payload. The exact impact is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using version 4.0.1 of 'workarea-gift-cards' and consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or fixed versions. Since this is a malicious package, immediate removal is recommended if already in use.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-7046
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hpqv-9x5w-2v9f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba30644ab8fbf7c7be36a
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:06 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:00:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:50:28 UTC
Views: 23
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