CVE-2026-27139

2.5 LOW
Published: March 06, 2026 Modified: April 21, 2026
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Description

On Unix platforms, when listing the contents of a directory using File.ReadDir or File.Readdir the returned FileInfo could reference a file outside of the Root in which the File was opened. The impact of this escape is limited to reading metadata provided by lstat from arbitrary locations on the filesystem without permitting reading or writing files outside the root.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://go.dev/cl/749480
Source: security@golang.org
Mailing List
https://go.dev/issue/77827
Source: security@golang.org
Issue Tracking
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/EdhZqrQ98hk
Source: security@golang.org
Release Notes
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4602
Source: security@golang.org
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
2.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
1th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

golang