GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4: Exploration `exploration` Was Removed From Crates.io Vulnerability

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CWE-506
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4 is a CRITICAL `exploration` was removed from crates.io vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Exploration libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves `exploration` was removed from crates.io for malicious code. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Exploration
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4

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

exploration fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade exploration 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 exploration

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4, inspect your project dependencies for Exploration:

inspect dependencies for exploration

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Exploration 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 CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code, where the product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. In Exploration, 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

A method within the `exploration` crate attempted to download and execute a payload from a remote site. The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2026-06-02, approximately 1 hour before removal, and had no evidence of actual usage. This crate had no dependencies on crates.io. Rustsec to Kirill Boychenko from the [Socket Threat Research Team](https://socket.dev/) for reporting this crate.

GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4 Affected Exploration Versions

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

References

rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2026-0155.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4?
GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4 is a security vulnerability in Exploration involving `exploration` was removed from crates.io for malicious code under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Exploration versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: exploration.
What version fixes GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is exploration affected?
Yes, exploration is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4?
GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4 is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code (The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.).
How can I check crates.io dependencies for GHSA-99j7-fhr2-xfj4?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for exploration'. 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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