`shinchina` was removed from crates.io for malicious code
Affects shinchinaSource GCVE Database
Rated Low by Threat Radar's AI analysis
Data as of 10 Nov 2026, 13:33 UTC
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
crates.ioshinchinapkg:cargo/shinchinaOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
The malicious crate has been removed from crates.io. Users should ensure they do not include `shinchina` as a dependency in their projects. No further action is required if the crate was never used. Regularly audit dependencies to avoid inclusion of malicious packages.
Description
`shinchina` was a malicious Rust crate published on crates.io that attempted to send telemetry data from the build environment to an arbitrary URL. It had a single version published on 2025-03-01 and was removed approximately 20 months later. There is no evidence that this crate was actually used or depended upon by other crates.