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Malicious code in alerty-plugin-datadog-event (RubyGems)

0
High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 13:47:41 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: alerty-plugin-datadog-event

Description

The RubyGems package alerty-plugin-datadog-event version 0.1.4 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.

Affected software

RubyGemsmore threats →ghsa
alerty-plugin-datadog-event
pkg:gem/alerty-plugin-datadog-event
Affected versions
=0.1.4

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AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 01:13:39 UTC

Technical Analysis

The alerty-plugin-datadog-event RubyGems package version 0.1.4 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages project and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6551. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit description, nor any CVSS score available. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Use of the alerty-plugin-datadog-event version 0.1.4 package may introduce malicious code into the environment where it is installed. The specific impact or behavior of the malicious code is not detailed in the available information.

Mitigation Recommendations

Since no patch or updated version is indicated, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using alerty-plugin-datadog-event version 0.1.4. Users should remove this version from their environments and replace it with a trusted alternative or wait for a vendor advisory or patch. Monitor official RubyGems and OpenSSF sources for updates or remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-6551
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-xfxw-x39q-h8qh"]
Ecosystems
["RubyGems"]

Threat ID: 6a5ba75144ab8fbf7c825cc0

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:18:25 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 01:13:39 UTC

Last updated: 09/08/2026, 16:55:32 UTC

Views: 23

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