Malicious code in chef_handler-statsd (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package chef_handler-statsd version 1.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if used. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package chef_handler-statsd version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6828. No additional technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics are provided in the source data. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version (1.0.1) of chef_handler-statsd may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious code presence implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No confirmed exploitation or attack vectors are documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using chef_handler-statsd version 1.0.1 and consider removing it from their environments. Monitor official sources such as the OpenSSF and RubyGems advisories for updates or fixes. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a verified clean version or alternative is recommended.
Malicious code in chef_handler-statsd (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package chef_handler-statsd version 1.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF project. This package is flagged as a malicious package, indicating it may perform unauthorized or harmful actions if used. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package chef_handler-statsd version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is cataloged under MAL-2024-6828. No additional technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics are provided in the source data. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected version (1.0.1) of chef_handler-statsd may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious code presence implies potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, or availability depending on the payload. No confirmed exploitation or attack vectors are documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using chef_handler-statsd version 1.0.1 and consider removing it from their environments. Monitor official sources such as the OpenSSF and RubyGems advisories for updates or fixes. Since this is a malicious package, replacing it with a verified clean version or alternative is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6828
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5439-99cf-hj8w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6d344ab8fbf7c8163d7
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:43:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:20:58 UTC
Views: 12
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