doge-linguist (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects doge-linguistSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove doge-linguist and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:39 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6867
What to do
Remove doge-linguist 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsdoge-linguistpkg:gem/doge-linguistOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The doge-linguist RubyGem version 0.1.0 has been identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and related sources. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.