CVE-2026-39822
Root escape via symlink plus trailing slash in os
Description
On Unix systems, opening a file in an os.Root improperly follows symlinks to locations outside of the Root when the final path component of the a path is a symbolic link and the path ends in /. For example, 'root.Open("symlink/")' will open "symlink" even when "symlink" is a symbolic link pointing outside of the root.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 8, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-39822
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Ensure symlinks are not followed when they point outside the root.
- Validate path components before opening files.
- Update the file handling logic to reject such symlinks.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-39822.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://go.dev/cl/797880 | |
| https://go.dev/issue/79005 | |
| https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/OrmQE_Yp5Sc | |
| https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4970 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-39822 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-61 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-39822', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-08T18:06:16.360721Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Go standard library', 'product': 'os', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.25.12', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.26.0-0', 'lessThan': '1.26.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.27.0-0', 'lessThan': '1.27.0-rc.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageName': 'os', 'collectionURL': 'https://pkg.go.dev', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected', 'programRoutines': [{'name': 'rootOpenFileNolog'}, {'name': 'openRootInRoot'}, {'name': 'OpenInRoot'}, {'name': 'Root.Create'}, {'name': 'Root.Open'}, {'name': 'Root.OpenFile'}, {'name': 'Root.OpenRoot'}, {'name': 'Root.ReadFile'}, {'name': 'Root.WriteFile'}, {'name': 'rootFS.Open'}, {'name': 'rootFS.ReadDir'}, {'name': 'rootFS.ReadFile'}]}] Added Description On Unix systems, opening a file in an os.Root improperly follows symlinks to locations outside of the Root when the final path component of the a path is a symbolic link and the path ends in /. For example, 'root.Open("symlink/")' will open "symlink" even when "symlink" is a symbolic link pointing outside of the root. Added Reference https://go.dev/cl/797880 Added Reference https://go.dev/issue/79005 Added Reference https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/OrmQE_Yp5Sc Added Reference https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4970