PatchTheCVECVE-2020-35918: An issue was discovered in the branca crate before 0.10.0 for Rust
CVE-2020-35918 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting branca. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the branca crate before 0.10.0 for Rust. Decoding tokens (with invalid base62 data) can panic.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2020-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-35918?
branca: upgrade to 0.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-35918 being exploited?
CVE-2020-35918 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-35918 affect?
CVE-2020-35918 affects branca. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue was discovered in the branca crate before 0.10.0 for Rust. Decoding tokens (with invalid base62 data) can panic.
How urgent is CVE-2020-35918?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference