CVE-2026-97033
Unexpected code execution via --sysroot, -target, -isysroot, -Wl,-syslibroot, and -x cgo flags in cmd/go
Description
Building a malicious package that uses cgo could cause arbitrary code execution at build time through several compiler and linker flags permitted in "#cgo" directives. Specifically, "--sysroot" in GCC and Clang relocates compiler subprograms, spec files, and CRT startup objects to an attacker-controlled directory; "-target" in Clang falls back to executing target helper tools from the current working directory when not found in PATH; "-isysroot" and "-Wl,-syslibroot" can pass a regular file on disk to GNU ld.bfd, which interprets it as a positional linker script; and "-x" permitted specifying arbitrary compiler input languages beyond those supported by cgo. "--sysroot" and "-target" are now disallowed in "#cgo" flags, "-isysroot" and "-Wl,-syslibroot" are verified not to point to regular files, and "-x" is restricted to the C, C++, Objective-C, and assembler languages supported by cgo.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2026, 5:19 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2026, 5:19 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Disallow --sysroot and -target in #cgo flags.
- Verify -isysroot and -Wl,-syslibroot do not point to files.
- Restrict -x flag to supported languages.
- Update build tools and dependencies.
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-2026-97033.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://go.dev/cl/862146 | |
| https://go.dev/issue/82577 | |
| https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/iY8TY0wWgbM | |
| https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-6858 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Building a malicious package that uses cgo could cause arbitrary code execution at build time through several compiler and linker flags permitted in "#cgo" directives. Specifically, "--sysroot" in GCC and Clang relocates compiler subprograms, spec files, and CRT startup objects to an attacker-controlled directory; "-target" in Clang falls back to executing target helper tools from the current working directory when not found in PATH; "-isysroot" and "-Wl,-syslibroot" can pass a regular file on disk to GNU ld.bfd, which interprets it as a positional linker script; and "-x" permitted specifying arbitrary compiler input languages beyond those supported by cgo. "--sysroot" and "-target" are now disallowed in "#cgo" flags, "-isysroot" and "-Wl,-syslibroot" are verified not to point to regular files, and "-x" is restricted to the C, C++, Objective-C, and assembler languages supported by cgo. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97033.json">CVE-2026-97033</a> Added Reference https://go.dev/cl/862146 Added Reference https://go.dev/issue/82577 Added Reference https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/iY8TY0wWgbM Added Reference https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-6858