CVE-2026-5061

4.7 MEDIUM

Published: May 12, 2026 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The consul-template library before version 0.42.0 is vulnerable to a sandbox path bypass in the file template helper that may allow reading an out-of-sandbox file. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-5061) is fixed in consul-template 0.42.0.

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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:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2026-12-consul-template-vulnerable-to-sandbox-path-bypass-in-file-helper-through-symlink-attack/77414

Source: security@hashicorp.com

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

4.7 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

2th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

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