GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938: Sha rust `sha-rust` Was Removed From Crates.io Vulnerability

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GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938 is a CRITICAL `sha-rust` was removed from crates.io vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Sha rust libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves `sha-rust` was removed from crates.io for malicious code. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Sha rust
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sha rust dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

sha-rust fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade sha-rust to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for sha-rust

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938, inspect your project dependencies for Sha rust:

inspect dependencies for sha-rust

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sha rust in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Sha rust, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

It appeared to be attempting to steal credentials from local files.

GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938 Affected Sha rust Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
sha-rust
 crates.io

References

blog.rust-lang.org/2025/12/05/crates.i... WEB
https://blog.rust-lang.org/2025/12/05/crates.io-malicious-crates-finch-rust-and-sha-rust
rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2025-0146.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938?
GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938 is a security vulnerability in Sha rust involving `sha-rust` was removed from crates.io for malicious code under General Security Weakness.
Which Sha rust versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: sha-rust.
What version fixes GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sha-rust affected?
Yes, sha-rust is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938?
GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check crates.io dependencies for GHSA-3mmg-7c2q-8938?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for sha-rust'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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