cytokine (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects cytokineSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove cytokine and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:41 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6850
What to do
Remove cytokine 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemscytokinepkg:gem/cytokineOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'cytokine' version 22.55.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance has been provided.