GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j: Finch rst `finch-rst` Was Removed From Crates.io Vulnerability

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CWE-506
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j is a CRITICAL `finch-rst` was removed from crates.io vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Finch rst libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves `finch-rst` was removed from crates.io for malicious code. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Finch rst
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j

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

finch-rst fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade finch-rst 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 finch-rst

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j, inspect your project dependencies for Finch rst:

inspect dependencies for finch-rst

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Finch rst 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 Finch rst, 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

This attempts to typosquat the existing crate [`finch`](https://crates.io/crates/finch) to steal credentials from local files. The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2025-12-08 and had been downloaded 21 times. There were no crates depending on this crate on crates.io. Thanks to Matthias Zepper of [NGI Sweden](https://ngisweden.scilifelab.se/) for reporting this to the crates.io team!

GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j Affected Finch rst Versions

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

References

rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2025-0150.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j?
GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j is a security vulnerability in Finch rst involving `finch-rst` was removed from crates.io for malicious code under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Finch rst versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: finch-rst.
What version fixes GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is finch-rst affected?
Yes, finch-rst is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j?
GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j 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-xp79-9mxw-878j?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for finch-rst'. 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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