CVE-2026-74796 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

OpenTofu before 1.11.7 fails to validate existing symlinks in the provider cache directory during initialization. Attackers can place a malicious symlink in a trusted working directory to cause tofu init to write provider package contents to arbitrary filesystem locations outside the working tree.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-74796?

CVE-2026-74796 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). OpenTofu before 1.11.7 fails to validate existing symlinks in the provider cache directory during initialization. Attackers can place a malicious symlink in a trusted working directory to cause tofu i...

How severe is CVE-2026-74796?

CVE-2026-74796 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74796?

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