Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in Go Language by Google
CVE-2018-6574

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Golang

Status
Go
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 February 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 28%

What is CVE-2018-6574?

Prior versions of the Go programming language, including versions prior to 1.8.7, 1.9.x before 1.9.4, and pre-releases of 1.10, are susceptible to a vulnerability that enables remote command execution during the source code build process. This vulnerability arises from an oversight in how the -fplugin= and -plugin= arguments are handled, allowing untrusted code to run arbitrary commands via the gcc or clang plugin feature. Proper input validation measures should be implemented to mitigate this risk.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Go-Get-RCE-CVE-2018-6574-POC
Created by neargle

CVE-2018-6574
Created by frozenkp

CVE-2018-6574
Created by the-valluvarsploit

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1304
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0878
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4380
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

EPSS Score

28% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-6574 : Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in Go Language by Google