CVE-2026-39819

The "go bug" command writes to two files with predictable names in the system temporary directory (for example, "/tmp"). An attacker with access to the temporary directory can create a symlink in one of these names, causing "go bug" to overwrite the target of the symlink.

  • Published May 7, 2026
  • CVSS 5.3 medium
  • 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-39819 at the National Vulnerability Database