GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr `finch-rust` was removed from crates.io for malicious code
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Check this codebase for GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr is a vulnerability in finch-rust, published on 5 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected packages and fixed versions:
- finch-rust (crates.io): affected all versions; no fix listed
- finch-rust (crates.io): affected all versions; no fix listed
- finch-rust (crates.io): affected from 0.0.0-0; no fix listed
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr/index.md)
The finch-rust crate contained malicious code that stole credentials from local files, requiring immediate removal from projects.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr?
GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr is a vulnerability in finch-rust, published on 5 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
It depended on the
sha-rust crate, which appeared to be attempting to steal credentials from local files.Which versions are affected by GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including finch-rust.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
finch-rust crates.io | All versions | None |
finch-rust crates.io | All versions | None |
finch-rust crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr?
No fix has been published for GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-f8h5-x737-x4xr in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as RUSTSEC-2025-0148.