Is unix-crypt safe to use?

unix-crypt has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (1.3.2). DepScope rates its health at 61/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of unix-crypt?

The latest version of unix-crypt is 1.3.2, released 2026-03-03.

Does unix-crypt have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of unix-crypt.

Is unix-crypt deprecated?

No, unix-crypt is actively maintained. Latest release: 1.3.2 (2026-03-03).

What are alternatives to unix-crypt?

Popular alternatives to unix-crypt in RubyGems include: jmespath, netrc, thread_safe, crass, tzinfo.

What license does unix-crypt use?

unix-crypt is licensed under 0BSD.

unix-crypt

rubygemsv1.3.2

Performs the UNIX crypt(3) algorithm using DES (standard 13 character passwords), MD5 (starting with $1$), SHA256 (starting with $5$) and SHA512 (starting with $6$)

License 0BSDpermissive8 versions0 deps39,765 weekly dl

mogest/unix-crypt

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 61/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

20/25

maintenance

10/20

popularity

25/25

security

6/15

maturity

0/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

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