fluent_plugin-datadog-statsd (RubyGems) · Malicious Code
Affects fluent_plugin-datadog-statsdSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove fluent_plugin-datadog-statsd and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 19 Jul 2026, 00:08 UTC
Malicious package
Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2024-6903
What to do
Remove fluent_plugin-datadog-statsd 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 |
|---|---|---|
RubyGemsfluent_plugin-datadog-statsdpkg:gem/fluent_plugin-datadog-statsdOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The RubyGems package fluent_plugin-datadog-statsd version 0.0.4 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. 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 currently provided.