Is validates_hostname safe to use?

validates_hostname has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (2.0.30). DepScope rates its health at 65/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of validates_hostname?

The latest version of validates_hostname is 2.0.30, released 2026-04-17.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of validates_hostname.

No, validates_hostname is actively maintained. Latest release: 2.0.30 (2026-04-17).

Popular alternatives to validates_hostname in RubyGems include: jmespath, netrc, thread_safe, crass, tzinfo.

validates_hostname is licensed under MIT.

rubygemsv2.0.30

Extension to ActiveModel for validating hostnames

License MITpermissive15 versions1 deps1,230 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 65/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

6/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

0/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (1)

API access

Get this data programmatically — free, no authentication.

curl https://depscope.dev/api/check/rubygems/validates_hostname