CVE-2026-14978 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

HashiCorp go-slug 0.4.0 through 0.18.2 could allow a local attacker to bypass .terraformignore exclusions and cause sensitive files to be included in Terraform slug uploads due to improper handling of Unicode normalization during path matching.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-176

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284170

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-14978?

CVE-2026-14978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). HashiCorp go-slug 0.4.0 through 0.18.2 could allow a local attacker to bypass .terraformignore exclusions and cause sensitive files to be included in Terraform slug uploads due to improper handling of...

How severe is CVE-2026-14978?

CVE-2026-14978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14978?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.