CVE-2026-14978
Unicode normalization mismatch in go-slug ignore pattern matching may bypass intended file exclusions
Description
HashiCorp go-slug 0.4.0 through 0.18.2 could allow a local attacker to bypass .terraformignore exclusions and cause sensitive files to be included in Terraform slug uploads due to improper handling of Unicode normalization during path matching.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 19, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update go-slug to patch vulnerabilities.
- Review file inclusion logic for path handling.
- Test exclusion rules with Unicode filenames.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-14978.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284170 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-14978', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-20T14:18:52.121485Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:go_slug:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:go_slug:0.18.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'HashiCorp', 'product': 'go-slug', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.4.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '0.18.2'}]}] Added Description HashiCorp go-slug 0.4.0 through 0.18.2 could allow a local attacker to bypass .terraformignore exclusions and cause sensitive files to be included in Terraform slug uploads due to improper handling of Unicode normalization during path matching. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-176 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284170