CVE-2026-27140
Description
A flaw was found in the Go programming language (golang) and its command-line tool (cmd/go). A remote attacker could exploit this during the build process by crafting malicious SWIG (Simplified Wrapper and Interface Generator) file names that contain "cgo" and specific payloads. This could lead to code smuggling and arbitrary code execution, bypassing trust mechanisms and allowing the attacker to run unauthorized code.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 9 | 8.8 | 9 |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | None | Low |
| User Interaction | Required | Required | Required |
| Scope | Changed | Unchanged | Changed |
| Confidentiality | High | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | High | High |
| Availability Impact | High | High | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Execution of arbitrary code in the context of usage of the resources with dangerous names.
Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Read Application Data; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Crash of the consumer code of these resources resulting in information leakage or denial of service.
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