RUSTSEC-2026-0249 smartstring is unmaintained
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Check this codebase for RUSTSEC-2026-0249 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: RUSTSEC-2026-0249 is a vulnerability in smartstring, published on 3 May 2026.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of RUSTSEC-2026-0249 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected packages and fixed versions:
- smartstring (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/RUSTSEC-2026-0249/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/RUSTSEC-2026-0249/index.md)
The smartstring crate is unmaintained and archived, requiring developers to migrate to alternatives like compact_str or smol_str.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is RUSTSEC-2026-0249?
RUSTSEC-2026-0249 is a vulnerability in smartstring, published on 3 May 2026.
Official description
The smartstring crate is unmaintained; all versions are affected. The GitHub repository was archived by the owner on 2026-05-03.
Recommended alternatives:
Which versions are affected by RUSTSEC-2026-0249?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including smartstring.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
smartstring crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
How do I fix RUSTSEC-2026-0249?
No fix has been published for RUSTSEC-2026-0249 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is RUSTSEC-2026-0249 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of RUSTSEC-2026-0249 in the wild and no public exploit code.