CVE-2026-77651: CWE-506 Embedded Malicious Code in droundy arrayref
Description
The arrayref crate version 0.3.10 for Rust contains embedded malicious code due to a rogue dependency. This malicious code can trigger arbitrary code execution during the compilation of projects using this crate. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
droundy
arrayref
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-77651 is a critical vulnerability in the Rust arrayref crate version 0.3.10. The crate includes a rogue dependency that registers with a command-and-control server, enabling arbitrary code execution during compilation. This embedded malicious code represents CWE-506 (Embedded Malicious Code) and can compromise systems building projects that depend on this crate.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system compiling the affected crate, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should avoid using arrayref crate version 0.3.10 until a fix is released. Monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates and consider auditing dependencies for malicious code.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T00:41:35.750Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a87a15cacd9273b496328de
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 00:52:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 19:20:45 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:18 UTC
Views: 212
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