`exploration` was removed from crates.io for malicious code

Date Jul 10, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Rust · exploration
High-risk advisory

Summary

`exploration` was removed from crates.io for malicious code

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for exploration. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether exploration is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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