How severe is GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq?

GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq affects the following packages: fake-static (crates.io). Ecosystems affected: crates.io.

How do I fix GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq?

The records we use list no patched version of fake-static for GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq in my crates.io dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for fake-static, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

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.

Is GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq was published on August 25, 2021 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

🦀 crates.io

Not in CISA KEV

fake-static allows converting any reference into a `'static` referenceGHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq

GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq is a security vulnerability in fake-static. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Also known asRUSTSEC-2020-0013

Published

Aug 25, 2021

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 8, 2023 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🦀fake-static

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects crates.io packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

fake-static allows converting a reference with any lifetime into a reference with 'static lifetime without the unsafe keyword.

Internally, this crate does not use unsafe code, it instead exploits a soundness bug in rustc

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🦀crates.io	`fake-static`	all versions	No fix

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for fake-static, 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 fake-static for GHSA-8xw8-mmqv-frqq. 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

fake-static allows converting a reference with any lifetime into a reference with `'static` lifetime without the `unsafe` keyword. Internally, this crate does not use unsafe code, it instead exploits a soundness bug in rustc

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