Malicious code in zen-ruby-linter (RubyGems)
The RubyGem package 'zen-ruby-linter' version 1.8.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'zen-ruby-linter' RubyGem version 1.8.1 is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2024-10223. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or use this specific version. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are documented in the available data.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use 'zen-ruby-linter' version 1.8.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in a package can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using 'zen-ruby-linter' version 1.8.1. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package. Consider removing the affected version from environments where it is installed.
Malicious code in zen-ruby-linter (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGem package 'zen-ruby-linter' version 1.8.1 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
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Technical Analysis
The 'zen-ruby-linter' RubyGem version 1.8.1 is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and recorded in the GCVE database under MAL-2024-10223. This indicates that the package contains intentionally harmful code, posing a risk to users who install or use this specific version. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are documented in the available data.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use 'zen-ruby-linter' version 1.8.1 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other harmful effects inherent to the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in a package can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using 'zen-ruby-linter' version 1.8.1. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package. Consider removing the affected version from environments where it is installed.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-10223
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-944j-2633-r3q4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba30644ab8fbf7c7be375
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:00:06 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 21:01:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 11:26:50 UTC
Views: 29
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