CVE-2018-12976

In Go Doc Dot Org (gddo) through 2018-06-27, an attacker could use specially crafted <go-import> tags in packages being fetched by gddo to cause a directory…

published July 5, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky little <go-import> tag could lead to a directory traversal and even remote code execution in Go Doc Dot Org! Think of it like a trickster chef slipping a mysterious ingredient into a dish that opens the kitchen door — once it’s in, any recipe can be cooked up without proper checks! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code on the server, potentially leading to data breaches or complete server compromise. Imagine an intruder stirring chaos in a once-peaceful kitchen, wreaking havoc on everything inside!

Put simply

Think of it like a trickster chef slipping a mysterious ingredient into a dish that opens the kitchen door — once it’s in, any recipe can be cooked up without proper checks! In Go Doc Dot Org (gddo), specially crafted <go-import> tags can manipulate the fetching process, causing a directory traversal issue that opens the door for remote code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code on the server, potentially leading to data breaches or complete server compromise. Imagine an intruder stirring chaos in a once-peaceful kitchen, wreaking havoc on everything inside! Ensure you're running an updated version of Go Doc Dot Org post-2018-06-27. Review your package configurations and implement strict validations on <go-import> tags to prevent exploitation. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, and you’ll keep your environment secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04470 · 91.4th percentile
Published
2018-07-05T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUL 18:00Z
    In Go Doc Dot Org (gddo) through 2018-06-27, an attacker could use specially crafted <go-import> tags in packages being fetched by gddo to cause a directory…
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