RUSTSEC-2026-0162 `pqcrypto-traits` is unmaintained: upstream PQClean project being archived
The pqcrypto-traits crate is unmaintained due to upstream archival, requiring users to migrate to supported alternatives to avoid future security risks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is RUSTSEC-2026-0162?
RUSTSEC-2026-0162 is a vulnerability in pqcrypto-traits, published on 4 Jun 2026.
Official description
This crate provides shared trait definitions for the pqcrypto-* ecosystem,
which wraps C implementations from
PQClean. The PQClean project is being
archived in or after July 2026 (see PQClean/PQClean#604).
As a result, this crate and the broader pqcrypto-* ecosystem will no longer
receive updates. Users should migrate to actively maintained alternatives.
Which versions are affected by RUSTSEC-2026-0162?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including pqcrypto-traits.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pqcrypto-traits crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
How do I fix RUSTSEC-2026-0162?
No fix has been published for RUSTSEC-2026-0162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is RUSTSEC-2026-0162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of RUSTSEC-2026-0162 in the wild and no public exploit code.