knot-date-utils-rb (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects knot-date-utils-rbSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove knot-date-utils-rb and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 18 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-3631
What to do
Remove knot-date-utils-rb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RubyGemsknot-date-utils-rb | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The knot-date-utils-rb RubyGem version 1.0.0 is identified as a malicious package. It is part of the Go BufferZoneCorp and RubyGems knot-theory clusters known for stealing credentials, establishing unauthorized SSH access, and tampering with build and workflow environment variables. This package poses a significant security risk to environments where it is installed.