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Semantic search client: Malicious code in semantic_search_client (crates.io)

0
High
Published: 04/27/2026 (04/27/2026, 17:20:59 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: semantic-search-client

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (0dd56777fc9c2f0f311af228a914590aef7129d64e7a38aa3e861ff22e37b40c) ## Source: ossf-package-analysis (2495e4537e60cafc5bc13f96987b82749fce367078ee036e3e4fb4421b5bdf4c) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'semantic-search-client' @ 99.0.1 (crates.io) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior. --- Credit: [OpenSSF](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages) ([source](https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/a38ecee305c88a229e05893a0413264b62143ce2/osv/malicious/crates.io/semantic_search_client/MAL-2026-3102.json)) ## Source: ossf-package-analysis (2495e4537e60cafc5bc13f96987b82749fce367078ee036e3e4fb4421b5bdf4c) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'semantic-search-client' @ 99.0.1 (crates.io) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.

Affected software

crates.ioghsa
semantic-search-client
Affected versions
=99.0.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 16:30:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged semantic-search-client version 99.0.1 as malicious due to its communication with domains associated with malicious activity and execution of commands indicative of malicious behavior. This package is distributed via crates.io and is considered a supply chain threat. No CVSS score or detailed impact metrics are provided, and no vendor advisory or patch information is available.

Potential Impact

Use of semantic-search-client version 99.0.1 may lead to execution of malicious commands and communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising the security of systems that include this package. The exact impact depends on the commands executed and the nature of the communication but may include unauthorized access or data exfiltration.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid using semantic-search-client version 99.0.1 and remove it from their dependencies if present. Monitor vendor advisories or the OpenSSF malicious packages repository for updates or remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-3102
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-jfw2-4jxj-8f9c"]
Ecosystems
["crates.io"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a5ba7e444ab8fbf7c84a989

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:20:52 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 16:30:26 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 14:24:29 UTC

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