backstop_deploys (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects backstop_deploysSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove backstop_deploys and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:52 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6745
What to do
Remove backstop_deploys 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsbackstop_deployspkg:gem/backstop_deploysOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'backstop_deploys' version 0.0.6 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical impact information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.