binary-search_frequency (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects binary-search_frequencySource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove binary-search_frequency and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:48 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6779
What to do
Remove binary-search_frequency 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsbinary-search_frequencypkg:gem/binary-search_frequencyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'binary-search_frequency' version 0.0.3 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.