NewsPublished 17 Nov 2025

number_prefix crate is unmaintained

Affects number_prefixSource GCVE Database

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Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
crates.ionumber_prefix`pkg:cargo/number_prefix`Other threats	Affected >=0.0.0-0	Fixed in–

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Description

The number_prefix crate is no longer actively maintained. Users relying on this crate are advised to switch to recommended alternatives such as the unit-prefix crate.

Impact

No direct security impact or vulnerability is described. The primary concern is the lack of maintenance, which may lead to unpatched issues or incompatibilities in the future.

Defensive guidance

Users should consider migrating from the number_prefix crate to the recommended alternative, unit-prefix, to ensure continued maintenance and support. No immediate security action is required.

Summary

The number_prefix crate, a Rust library, has been declared unmaintained. There is no indication of a specific vulnerability or security flaw in the crate itself. The advisory recommends migrating to the unit-prefix crate as a maintained alternative.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Nov 2026, 19:52 UTC

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