What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12976?

CVE-2018-12976 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.5%.

Which versions of Go Doc Dot Org are affected by CVE-2018-12976?

In Go Doc Dot Org (gddo) through 2018-06-27, an attacker could use specially crafted tags in packages being fetched by gddo to cause a directory traversal and remote code execution.. A patch is available.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-12976?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-12976. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Go Doc Dot Org CVE-2018-12976

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2018-07-05 cve@mitre.org

RCE Path Traversal Go Doc Dot Org

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 05, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

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 traversal and remote code execution.

AnalysisAI

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 traversal and remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. 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 traversal and remote code execution. Affected products include: Godoc Go Doc Dot Org. Version information: through 2018.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.