RUSTSEC-2026-0171 `logflux` was removed from crates.io for malicious code
A malicious Rust crate named logflux was published to crates.io, attempting to download and execute a payload on the user's machine.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is RUSTSEC-2026-0171?
RUSTSEC-2026-0171 is a vulnerability in logflux, published on 3 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The logflux crate attempted to download and run a malicious payload on the
user's machine.
The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2026-04-26, approximately 1 month before removal, and had no evidence of actual usage. This crate had no dependencies on crates.io.
Thanks to Paweł Bis for discovering and reporting this crate!
This appears to have been part of a campaign targeting people applying for Rust jobs. Please be careful with take-home assignments, especially if they ask you to use specific dependencies.
Which versions are affected by RUSTSEC-2026-0171?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including logflux.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
logflux crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
How do I fix RUSTSEC-2026-0171?
No fix has been published for RUSTSEC-2026-0171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is RUSTSEC-2026-0171 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of RUSTSEC-2026-0171 in the wild and no public exploit code.