`time_calibrators` was removed from crates.io due to malicious code
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub.
Summary
The `time_calibrators` crate attempted to exfiltrate `.env` files to a server that was in turn impersonating the legitimate `timeapi.io` service. The malicious crate had 1 version published on 2026-03-03 approximately 3 hours before removal and had no evidence of actual downloads. There were no crates depending on this crate on crates.io. Rust security response working group thanks cybergeek for finding and reporting this, and thanks to Emily Albini for co-ordinating with the crates.io team.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | time_calibrators (crates.io) | all versions | — | No fix listed | GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv |
- time_calibrators (crates.io) Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-wf45-3gpw-vrqv
References
Sources
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