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Malicious code in backstop_deploys (RubyGems)

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High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:49:28 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: backstop_deploys

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.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
backstop_deploys
pkg:gem/backstop_deploys
Affected versions
=0.0.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 00:52:21 UTC

Technical Analysis

The RubyGems package 'backstop_deploys' version 0.0.6 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6745). This classification indicates that the package itself is intentionally harmful or compromised. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

The presence of malicious code in the 'backstop_deploys' RubyGems package version 0.0.6 poses a risk to users who install or use this specific version. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the provided information. Since no known exploits in the wild are reported, the immediate risk may be limited but the package should be considered untrustworthy.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using 'backstop_deploys' version 0.0.6 and remove it from their environments if present. Consider using alternative trusted packages or versions. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages database for updates or remediation information.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6745
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-pvf5-286x-pwp7"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba6f844ab8fbf7c81753d

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:56 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:52:21 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 13:44:58 UTC

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