Malicious code in zbt_element_definer (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'zbt_element_definer' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.8 contain malicious code. This issue was identified by the OpenSSF and reported as a malicious package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zbt_element_definer' RubyGems package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.8 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2024-10222 and GHSA-rfqq-7wpp-wwwc. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor advisories.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'zbt_element_definer' package may result in the execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The specific impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the available information. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=1.0.0 and =1.0.8) of the 'zbt_element_definer' package. It is recommended to remove these versions from environments and monitor for updates from the package maintainers or security advisories for any forthcoming fixes or guidance.
Malicious code in zbt_element_definer (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'zbt_element_definer' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.8 contain malicious code. This issue was identified by the OpenSSF and reported as a malicious package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided at this time.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'zbt_element_definer' RubyGems package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.8 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2024-10222 and GHSA-rfqq-7wpp-wwwc. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor advisories.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'zbt_element_definer' package may result in the execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The specific impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the available information. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=1.0.0 and =1.0.8) of the 'zbt_element_definer' package. It is recommended to remove these versions from environments and monitor for updates from the package maintainers or security advisories for any forthcoming fixes or guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-10222
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rfqq-7wpp-wwwc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba30a44ab8fbf7c7be420
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:01:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 18:46:36 UTC
Views: 12
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