CVE-2026-94444
Checksum bypass for golang.org/fips140 in cmd/go
Description
Previously, a user operating inside of a malicious Go project that defines a bogus golang.org/fips140 and operates a malicious GOMODPROXY the user chooses to connect to can serve an arbitrary module in its place. We now unpack the trusted ziphash for the bundled golang.org/fips140 module and construct its entry in the GOMODCACHE such that it can be verified by the toolchain.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 8, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Verify Go toolchain's module source.
- Unpack trusted ziphashes for bundled modules.
- Construct GOMODCACHE entries for verification.
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-2026-94444.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://go.dev/cl/840685 | |
| https://go.dev/issue/81833 | |
| https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/U2fTuyDJznI | |
| https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-6601 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Previously, a user operating inside of a malicious Go project that defines a bogus golang.org/fips140 and operates a malicious GOMODPROXY the user chooses to connect to can serve an arbitrary module in its place. We now unpack the trusted ziphash for the bundled golang.org/fips140 module and construct its entry in the GOMODCACHE such that it can be verified by the toolchain. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94444.json">CVE-2026-94444</a> Added Reference https://go.dev/cl/840685 Added Reference https://go.dev/issue/81833 Added Reference https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/U2fTuyDJznI Added Reference https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-6601