Rust arrayref: The arrayref crate 0.3.10 for Rust can trigger execution of malicious code when compiling a project
Affects rust-arrayrefSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 14:02 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10rust-arrayrefpkg:deb/ubuntu/rust-arrayref?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSrust-arrayrefpkg:deb/ubuntu/rust-arrayref?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSrust-arrayrefpkg:deb/ubuntu/rust-arrayref?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSrust-arrayrefpkg:deb/ubuntu/rust-arrayref?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, avoid using the affected versions of the arrayref crate or audit dependencies carefully to detect and remove the rogue dependency.
Description
The Rust arrayref crate version 0.3.10 contains a rogue dependency that can trigger execution of malicious code during project compilation. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution due to the dependency registering with a command-and-control server. It affects specific versions of the crate and has a critical severity rating.