CVE-2026-4660 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

HashiCorp’s go-getter library up to v1.8.5 may allow arbitrary file reads on the file system during certain git operations through a maliciously crafted URL. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-4660, is fixed in go-getter v1.8.6. This vulnerability does not affect the go-getter/v2 branch and package.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2026-04-go-getter-may-allow-to-arbitrary-f

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-4660?

CVE-2026-4660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). HashiCorp’s go-getter library up to v1.8.5 may allow arbitrary file reads on the file system during certain git operations through a maliciously crafted URL. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-4660, is fixe...

How severe is CVE-2026-4660?

CVE-2026-4660 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4660?

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