CVE-2026-27140
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2026-27140 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SWIG file names containing 'cgo' and well-crafted payloads could lead to code smuggling and arbitrary code execution at build time due to trust layer bypass.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SWIG file names containing 'cgo' and well-crafted payloads could lead to code smuggling and arbitrary code execution at build time due to trust layer bypass.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | < 1.25.9 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.26.0, < 1.26.2 |
References
- https://go.dev/cl/763768Release Notes
- https://go.dev/issue/78335Issue Tracking
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/0uYbvbPZRWUMailing List, Release Notes
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4871Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-27140?
SWIG file names containing 'cgo' and well-crafted payloads could lead to code smuggling and arbitrary code execution at build time due to trust layer bypass.
How severe is CVE-2026-27140?
CVE-2026-27140 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27140?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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