MalwarePublished 25 Jun 2024Updated 18 Jul 2026

capistrano_copy-subdir (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects capistrano_copy-subdirSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove capistrano_copy-subdir and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:45 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6810

What to do

Remove capistrano_copy-subdir 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
RubyGemscapistrano_copy-subdir`pkg:gem/capistrano_copy-subdir`Other threats	Affected =0.1.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'capistrano_copy-subdir' version 0.1.0 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and flagged in the GCVE database. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Impact

Use of the 'capistrano_copy-subdir' version 0.1.0 package may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This can compromise the security and integrity of systems that install or run this package. No specific exploit details or active exploitation reports are currently known.

Defensive guidance

Since this is a malicious package, the primary mitigation is to avoid using 'capistrano_copy-subdir' version 0.1.0. Users should remove this package if installed and verify their environment for any signs of compromise. Monitor official advisories for updates or remediation guidance.

Summary

The 'capistrano_copy-subdir' RubyGems package version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2024-6810 and GHSA-46m6-jc49-pc36. The package is flagged as a security threat due to its malicious nature rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 19 Jul 2026, 00:45 UTC

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