Vulnerability Description
The "go bug" command writes to two files with predictable names in the system temporary directory (for example, "/tmp"). An attacker with access to the temporary directory can create a symlink in one of these names, causing "go bug" to overwrite the target of the symlink.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | < 1.25.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://go.dev/cl/763882Patch
- https://go.dev/issue/78584Issue Tracking
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/qcCIEXso47MIssue TrackingMailing List
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4978Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-39819?
CVE-2026-39819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The "go bug" command writes to two files with predictable names in the system temporary directory (for example, "/tmp"). An attacker with access to the temporary directory can create a symlink in one ...
How severe is CVE-2026-39819?
CVE-2026-39819 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-39819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Golang Go.