Malicious code in knot-devise-jwt-helper (RubyGems)
The knot-devise-jwt-helper RubyGems package version 1.0.7 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 direct threat to the security of development and deployment environments.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The knot-devise-jwt-helper package (version 1.0.7) is a malicious RubyGems package associated with the Go BufferZoneCorp and RubyGems knot-theory clusters. These clusters are known to perform credential theft, unauthorized SSH access setup, and manipulation of build and workflow environment variables. This package is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a supply chain threat involving malicious code embedded in a package distributed via RubyGems.
Potential Impact
If used, this malicious package can compromise credentials, allow attackers to establish persistent SSH access, and interfere with build and workflow processes, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over affected systems and environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided for this malicious package. The recommended mitigation is to avoid using the knot-devise-jwt-helper package version 1.0.7 entirely. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before use and remove any instances of this package from their environments. Monitoring for unauthorized SSH keys and suspicious environment variable changes is advised.
Malicious code in knot-devise-jwt-helper (RubyGems)
Description
The knot-devise-jwt-helper RubyGems package version 1.0.7 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 direct threat to the security of development and deployment environments.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The knot-devise-jwt-helper package (version 1.0.7) is a malicious RubyGems package associated with the Go BufferZoneCorp and RubyGems knot-theory clusters. These clusters are known to perform credential theft, unauthorized SSH access setup, and manipulation of build and workflow environment variables. This package is not a vulnerability in the traditional sense but a supply chain threat involving malicious code embedded in a package distributed via RubyGems.
Potential Impact
If used, this malicious package can compromise credentials, allow attackers to establish persistent SSH access, and interfere with build and workflow processes, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over affected systems and environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is provided for this malicious package. The recommended mitigation is to avoid using the knot-devise-jwt-helper package version 1.0.7 entirely. Users should verify the integrity and provenance of RubyGems packages before use and remove any instances of this package from their environments. Monitoring for unauthorized SSH keys and suspicious environment variable changes is advised.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-3632
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5mm5-vm3m-435p"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba5f044ab8fbf7c805160
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:12:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:50:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 15:40:00 UTC
Views: 36
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