CVE-2026-77651
CVE-2026-77651 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-506.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-506
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- Last modified:
Description
The arrayref crate 0.3.10 for Rust can trigger execution of malicious code when compiling a project that uses the crate, because it has a rogue dependency that registers with a command-and-control server to offer arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-77651?
- The arrayref crate 0.3.10 for Rust can trigger execution of malicious code when compiling a project that uses the crate, because it has a rogue dependency that registers with a command-and-control server to offer arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2026-77651?
- CVE-2026-77651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-77651 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-77651?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-77651 published?
- CVE-2026-77651 was published on 2026-08-21.
References
- https://blog.rust-lang.org/2026/08/20/supply-chain-attack-on-arrayref
- https://github.com/rustsec/advisory-db/issues/3161
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2026-0260.html
- https://safedep.io/arrayref-proc-macro1-rust-build-time-malware/
- https://www.stepsecurity.io/blog/arrayref-rust-crate-supply-chain-attack
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