Unsoundness in `dashmap` referencesGHSA-mpg5-fvwp-42m2
GHSA-mpg5-fvwp-42m2 is a security vulnerability in dashmap. A fix is available for dashmap — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
dashmapReal-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
Reference returned by some methods of Ref (and similar types) may outlive the Ref and escape the lock.
This causes undefined behavior and may result in a segfault.
More information in dashmap#167 issue.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | dashmap | ≥ 5.0.0&&< 5.1.0 | 5.1.0cargo update -p dashmap --precise 5.1.0 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for dashmap, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update dashmap to 5.1.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-mpg5-fvwp-42m2 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
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-mpg5-fvwp-42m2 in your dependencies?
Find it across crates.io, including transitive dependencies.