New Rust RFC Proposes Adding Support for Trusted Publishing ...
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A new Rust RFC proposes implementing "Trusted Publishing" for Crates.io to enhance security by replacing long-lived API tokens with short-lived access tokens via OpenID Connect (OIDC), inspired by successful practices from PyPI and RubyGems.org. This initiative aims to mitigate the risks associated with the current API tokens, which are susceptible to security breaches due to their longevity and the manual processes involved in their creation and revocation. The proposed system would initially target GitHub Actions users, the largest group of Crates authors, before extending to other CI/CD platforms like GitLab and CircleCI. Despite potential challenges in establishing trusted relationships between CI/CD providers and Crates.io, the adoption of OIDC is anticipated to significantly bolster supply chain security for Rust, a language increasingly vital in systems programming. The move has received positive feedback from the developer community, underscoring its importance in safeguarding the integrity of published code amid growing reliance on third-party software.
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