Malicious code in knot-rails-assets-pipeline (RubyGems)
The knot-rails-assets-pipeline RubyGem version 6.1.11 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 due to its malicious behavior.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The knot-rails-assets-pipeline package version 6.1.11 is a malicious RubyGem associated with the Go BufferZoneCorp and RubyGems knot-theory clusters. These clusters are known to deploy packages that steal credentials, create unauthorized SSH access, and manipulate build and workflow environment variables, potentially compromising development and deployment environments. This threat is documented by OpenSSF and Google Open Source Security sources. There is no CVSS score or detailed exploit information available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided.
Potential Impact
If used, this malicious package can lead to credential theft, unauthorized SSH access to systems, and manipulation of build or workflow environment variables. This can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of development environments and potentially lead to further unauthorized access or code tampering.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Users should immediately remove and stop using the knot-rails-assets-pipeline package version 6.1.11. Verify dependencies and audit RubyGems sources to ensure no malicious packages are present. Monitor for any unauthorized SSH keys or suspicious environment variable changes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or official sources for current remediation guidance.
Malicious code in knot-rails-assets-pipeline (RubyGems)
Description
The knot-rails-assets-pipeline RubyGem version 6.1.11 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 due to its malicious behavior.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The knot-rails-assets-pipeline package version 6.1.11 is a malicious RubyGem associated with the Go BufferZoneCorp and RubyGems knot-theory clusters. These clusters are known to deploy packages that steal credentials, create unauthorized SSH access, and manipulate build and workflow environment variables, potentially compromising development and deployment environments. This threat is documented by OpenSSF and Google Open Source Security sources. There is no CVSS score or detailed exploit information available, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided.
Potential Impact
If used, this malicious package can lead to credential theft, unauthorized SSH access to systems, and manipulation of build or workflow environment variables. This can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of development environments and potentially lead to further unauthorized access or code tampering.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Users should immediately remove and stop using the knot-rails-assets-pipeline package version 6.1.11. Verify dependencies and audit RubyGems sources to ensure no malicious packages are present. Monitor for any unauthorized SSH keys or suspicious environment variable changes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or official sources for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-3634
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5548-89gq-w58f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba5f044ab8fbf7c805158
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:12:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:50:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 15:40:00 UTC
Views: 8
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