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RUSTSEC-2025-0052: async-std has been discontinued

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#3,084 opened on Aug 28, 2025

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Description

async-std has been discontinued

Details
Status unmaintained
Package async-std
Version 1.13.2
URL https://github.com/async-rs/async-std
Date 2025-08-24

The async-std has been discontinued.

Alternatives:

See advisory page for additional details.

Contributor guide

Research direction
Identify all uses of async std in the codebase and replace them with smol or another recommended alternative. Ensure the replacement covers all async std features used (e.g., Task, Stream, I/O). Test that the application compiles and runs correctly.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
backend
Issue type
Security
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
RustCargo
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70