`finch_cli_rust` was removed from crates.io for malicious codeGHSA-6v2j-vr4h-f632
GHSA-6v2j-vr4h-f632 is a security vulnerability in finch_cli_rust. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
This attempts to typosquat the existing crate finch_cli to steal credentials from local files.
The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2025-12-08 and had been downloaded 18 times. There were no crates depending on this crate on crates.io.
Thanks to Matthias Zepper of NGI Sweden for reporting this to the crates.io team!
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | finch_cli_rust | all versions | No fix |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for finch_cli_rust, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of finch_cli_rust for GHSA-6v2j-vr4h-f632. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-6v2j-vr4h-f632 in your dependencies?
Find it across crates.io, including transitive dependencies.