Directory Traversal Affecting golang package, versions <0:1.25.10-1.module+el8.10.0+24308+5c4a16b7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.17% (7th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-GOLANG-19369978
  • published27 Aug 2026
  • disclosed7 May 2026

Introduced: 7 May 2026

CVE-2026-39817  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-22  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 golang to version 0:1.25.10-1.module+el8.10.0+24308+5c4a16b7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream golang package and not the golang package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

The "go tool pack" subcommand (usually used only by the compiler as an internal tool with known-good inputs) does not sanitize output filenames. Extracting a malicious archive file with the "pack" subcommand can write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1