aws_elasticsearch (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects aws_elasticsearchSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove aws_elasticsearch and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:52 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6740
What to do
Remove aws_elasticsearch 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsaws_elasticsearchpkg:gem/aws_elasticsearchOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The aws_elasticsearch RubyGems package version 0.1.0 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is flagged in the GitHub Security Advisory database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.