zbt_element_definer (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects zbt_element_definerSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove zbt_element_definer and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 18 Jul 2026, 21:01 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-10222
What to do
Remove zbt_element_definer 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemszbt_element_definerpkg:gem/zbt_element_definerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'zbt_element_definer' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.8 contain malicious code. This issue was identified by the OpenSSF and reported as a malicious package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided at this time.