Malicious code in datadog_cli (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'datadog_cli' version 0.1.16 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'datadog_cli' RubyGems package at version 0.1.16 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6858). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no official patch or fix has been documented. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'datadog_cli' version 0.1.16 package may result in execution of malicious code embedded in the package. This poses a risk to systems that install or run this specific version of the package. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using 'datadog_cli' version 0.1.16. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Malicious code in datadog_cli (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'datadog_cli' version 0.1.16 contains malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious-packages database. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
Affected software
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'datadog_cli' RubyGems package at version 0.1.16 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database (MAL-2024-6858). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package published to RubyGems. There is no detailed technical information or CVSS score available, and no official patch or fix has been documented. The package is not a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the 'datadog_cli' version 0.1.16 package may result in execution of malicious code embedded in the package. This poses a risk to systems that install or run this specific version of the package. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using 'datadog_cli' version 0.1.16. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Monitor vendor advisories or the RubyGems repository for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6858
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2333-2hhq-636g"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba6c544ab8fbf7c815ff0
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:16:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:40:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 12:22:06 UTC
Views: 13
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.