chef_cloudsearch (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects chef_cloudsearchSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove chef_cloudsearch and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:44 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6826
What to do
Remove chef_cloudsearch 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemschef_cloudsearchpkg:gem/chef_cloudsearchOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package 'chef_cloudsearch' version 0.0.2 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the GHSA malware database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.