CVE-2026-5061 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2026-12-consul-template-vulnerable-to-sand

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-5061?

CVE-2026-5061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). 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) i...

How severe is CVE-2026-5061?

CVE-2026-5061 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5061?

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