CVE-2023-39320

Arbitrary code execution via go.mod toolchain directive in cmd/go

State
Published
Severity
Not scored
Published
Sep 8, 2023
Updated
Feb 13, 2025
Reserved
Jul 27, 2023

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Description

The go.mod toolchain directive, introduced in Go 1.21, can be leveraged to execute scripts and binaries relative to the root of the module when the "go" command was executed within the module. This applies to modules downloaded using the "go" command from the module proxy, as well as modules downloaded directly using VCS software.

Scores

The record has no CVSS score.

Weaknesses

The record names no weakness.

Affected Products

ProductVersions
cmd/goGo toolchain
  • 1.21.0-0 to before 1.21.1Affected

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