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Rust 1.100 introduces an optional Cargo feature to delay the adoption of newly published dependencies, aiming to mitigate supply chain attacks where malicious build scripts execute during compilation. This security cooldown allows teams to verify package integrity before automated systems pull in potentially compromised code, addressing a specific vulnerability in the Rust ecosystem's dependency resolution process.
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Rust 1.100 Introduces Cargo Security Cooldowns to Prevent Malicious Dependency Attacks

Cybersecurity News4 min read

Rust 1.100 will introduce optional security cooldowns in Cargo, giving developers a way to delay newly published dependencies before they enter projects. Scheduled for November 12, 2026, the release aims to give security teams and package maintainers time to spot malicious updates before automated builds pull them in. The feature is available in beta but […] The post Rust 1.100 Introduces Cargo Security Cooldowns to Prevent Malicious Dependency Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Rust 1.100 will introduce optional security cooldowns in Cargo, giving developers a way to delay newly published dependencies before they enter projects. Scheduled for November 12, 2026, the release aims to give security teams and package maintainers time to spot malicious updates before automated builds pull them in. The feature is available in beta but has not reached stable Rust. Its default waiting period remains zero, so upgrading alone will…

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