RUSTSEC-2025-0155 `rands` was removed from crates.io for malicious code
A malicious Rust crate typosquatted the rand library, executing malware on macOS and Linux during build, requiring developers to remove the compromised dependency.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is RUSTSEC-2025-0155?
RUSTSEC-2025-0155 is a vulnerability in rands, published on 10 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This crate attempted to typosquat the rand crate, and would link in a malware
payload on macOS and Linux hosts when built.
This advisory is to retrospectively document this attempted attack. The version information and download records of the malicious crate are no longer available. The related malicious crates have been yanked, and the malicious account has been banned.
Which versions are affected by RUSTSEC-2025-0155?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including rands.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
rands crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
How do I fix RUSTSEC-2025-0155?
No fix has been published for RUSTSEC-2025-0155 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is RUSTSEC-2025-0155 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of RUSTSEC-2025-0155 in the wild and no public exploit code.