GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv: Time calibrators `time_calibrators` Was Removed From Crates.io Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv is a CRITICAL `time_calibrators` was removed from crates.io vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Time calibrators libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves `time_calibrators` was removed from crates.io due to malicious code. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Time calibrators
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv

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

time_calibrators fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade time_calibrators 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 time_calibrators

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv, inspect your project dependencies for Time calibrators:

inspect dependencies for time_calibrators

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Time calibrators 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 Time calibrators, 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

The `time_calibrators` crate attempted to exfiltrate `.env` files to a server that was in turn impersonating the legitimate `timeapi.io` service. The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2026-03-03 approximately 3 hours before removal and had no evidence of actual downloads. There were no crates depending on this crate on crates.io. Rust security response working group thanks cybergeek for finding and reporting this, and thanks to Emily Albini for co-ordinating with the crates.io team.

GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv Affected Time calibrators Versions

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

References

Time calibrators Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/suntea279491/time_calibrator
rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2026-0031.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv?
GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv is a security vulnerability in Time calibrators involving `time_calibrators` was removed from crates.io due to malicious code under General Security Weakness.
Which Time calibrators versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: time_calibrators.
What version fixes GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is time_calibrators affected?
Yes, time_calibrators is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv?
GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check crates.io dependencies for GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for time_calibrators'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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