chef_handler-datadog-demo (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects chef_handler-datadog-demoSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove chef_handler-datadog-demo and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:43 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6827
What to do
Remove chef_handler-datadog-demo 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_handler-datadog-demopkg:gem/chef_handler-datadog-demoOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package chef_handler-datadog-demo version 0.2.0 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed under the MAL-2024-6827 advisory. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation guidance is provided.