How severe is GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j?

GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j affects the following packages: finch-rst (crates.io). Ecosystems affected: crates.io.

How do I fix GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j?

The records we use list no patched version of finch-rst for GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j. 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-xp79-9mxw-878j in my crates.io dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j 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-xp79-9mxw-878j actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j 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-xp79-9mxw-878j published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j was published on February 12, 2026 and was last updated on February 13, 2026. 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

`finch-rst` was removed from crates.io for malicious codeGHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j

GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j is a security vulnerability in finch-rst. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Also known asRUSTSEC-2025-0150

Published

Feb 12, 2026

Updated

Feb 13, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Feb 13, 2026 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🦀finch-rst

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

This attempts to typosquat the existing crate finch to steal credentials from local files.

The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2025-12-08 and had been downloaded 21 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

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🦀crates.io	`finch-rst`	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 finch-rst, 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-rst for GHSA-xp79-9mxw-878j. 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

This attempts to typosquat the existing crate [`finch`](https://crates.io/crates/finch) to steal credentials from local files. The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2025-12-08 and had been downloaded 21 times. There were no crates depending on this crate on crates.io. Thanks to Matthias Zepper of [NGI Sweden](https://ngisweden.scilifelab.se/) for reporting this to the crates.io team!

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