Malicious code in datadog-apm (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'datadog-apm' version 0.9.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'datadog-apm' RubyGems package at version 0.9.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-6856). This indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious content rather than a traditional vulnerability in the software. There is no information on specific exploitation methods or impacts beyond the presence of malicious code. No patch or remediation details are provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'datadog-apm' version 0.9.0 package may result in execution of malicious code within environments that install or run this package. This poses a risk to system integrity and security due to the presence of malicious content. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'datadog-apm' RubyGems package version 0.9.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and Datadog advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in datadog-apm (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'datadog-apm' version 0.9.0 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This is a supply chain threat involving a compromised or intentionally harmful package in the RubyGems ecosystem. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'datadog-apm' RubyGems package at version 0.9.0 has been flagged as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages repository (MAL-2024-6856). This indicates that the package itself is a threat due to embedded malicious content rather than a traditional vulnerability in the software. There is no information on specific exploitation methods or impacts beyond the presence of malicious code. No patch or remediation details are provided, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'datadog-apm' version 0.9.0 package may result in execution of malicious code within environments that install or run this package. This poses a risk to system integrity and security due to the presence of malicious content. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'datadog-apm' RubyGems package version 0.9.0. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor official RubyGems and Datadog advisories for updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6856
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3ppm-jp45-c859"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6ca44ab8fbf7c8161b8
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:40:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 21:50:28 UTC
Views: 62
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