Liran Tal • 4/9/2019

Did you hear about the malicious backdoor discovered in the popular bootstrap-sass Ruby gem?

The article details the discovery of a malicious backdoor in version 3.2.0.3 of the bootstrap-sass Ruby gem, which allowed remote code execution via a crafted HTTP request. It discusses the suspected account compromise, draws parallels to similar incidents in the JavaScript ecosystem, and provides crucial security recommendations for maintainers and developers, including enabling 2FA and using tools like Snyk.

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#security #package management #ruby