Malicious code in fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata' version 5.0.1 has been identified as malicious. It is flagged because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that the RubyGems package 'fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata' version 5.0.1 exhibits malicious behavior by communicating with a domain linked to malicious activity. This classification is based on analysis of the package's network behavior rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may result in unintended communication with malicious domains, potentially leading to data exfiltration, unauthorized access, or other malicious outcomes depending on the payload and attacker intent. However, no specific exploit or impact details have been confirmed or reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 5.0.1 of 'fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata'. Consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official guidance.
Malicious code in fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata' version 5.0.1 has been identified as malicious. It is flagged because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that the RubyGems package 'fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata' version 5.0.1 exhibits malicious behavior by communicating with a domain linked to malicious activity. This classification is based on analysis of the package's network behavior rather than a traditional vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of this package version may result in unintended communication with malicious domains, potentially leading to data exfiltration, unauthorized access, or other malicious outcomes depending on the payload and attacker intent. However, no specific exploit or impact details have been confirmed or reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid using version 5.0.1 of 'fluent-plugin-enhance-k8s-metadata'. Consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2023-1424
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x4w6-f7v6-mqq3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba64644ab8fbf7c806e1f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:11:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 16:22:47 UTC
Views: 14
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