arel-search (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects arel-searchSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove arel-search and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:59 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6679
What to do
Remove arel-search from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsarel-searchpkg:gem/arel-searchOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'arel-search' version 0.0.5 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions when used.